Astoria Oregon

We decided that we need to get out of the apartment and view the sites around us. Chris has wanted to visit Astoria for years.

Astoria Bridge - It is the longest truss bridge in North America. It is 4 miles across the Columbia
river.

This was the first stop that we made in Astoria. We knew that Christian would love to ride on the Trolley. He even got to ring the train's bell.

Waiting for the train (trolley) to come.

Astoria Column
• Patterned after Trajan's Column, Rome, Italy
• Height: 125 feet
• Number of steps: 164
The Astoria Column commemorates the westward sweep of discovery and migration.

Christian pretty much ran up the stairs. Once we were at the top of the column, he didn't want to see the scenery. Christian just wanted to run down the stairs.

The next trip was Fort Steven's. We didn't get to see all the sites because we were having too much fun playing at the beach.

Here is my cute wild man in action

Our love signs. Chris wrote his love to me first and then I wrote Chris and Christian next. I sure love them both.

8 year Anniversary!

On Sunday (May 15) will be 8 years since we got married. We decided to celebrate our anniversary today because Chris has to work on Saturday. The weather was just perfect to go and visit the Columbia River Gorge Falls.

Bridal Veil Falls-This one was our favorite.
We were pretty much all by ourselves!

This was taken on the scenic Loop of the Columbia River Gorge

Christian is playing with the wild flowers.

Columbia River Gorge

Enjoying the wildflowers

Christian is trying to figure out how to smile. Most of the time we get these weird smiles but he sure is cute.

Multnomah Falls

This video was taken of the upper Moltnomah Falls.
The mist was so powerful that it was almost like you were getting a shower.

Christian telling his grandparents how much he loves them.

Wakeena Falls


Christian and I dancing at Wakeena Falls

Christian on the pathway to Wakeena Falls.
He found his cute smile in this picture.

Horsetail Falls

Christian's Potty Success

Potty training has not been as easy as I thought it was going to be. Christian started going potty at the age of 18 months. He would be interested in going for about 2 weeks and then would want to stop. This has been happening off and on until now. I was starting to get really worried because he showed no signs in wanting to be potty trained. I have tried everything from games to restaurants and finally I decide to try a fish. Every time we go to Walmart, Christian wants to go look at the fish. Last Wednesday, I told Christian that if he would go potty and received enough stickers to fill up his chart, we would buy him a fish.


On Saturday, Christian got his fish (Gill). He was pretty excited but decided that he wanted a whale instead of a fish. I told him that he couldn't have a whale because they are too big. I don't know if I should say that he is finally potty trained or not but has done really well for over a week.

Moving, Moving is what we do best!

We've moved a lot lately. In February, we moved to Southern Utah because Chris got a better job that was less stressful. We loved his work schedule. He worked from 7:00 am until 3:30 pm. It was nice to have some quality time together after he was done with work. We lived right by Chris' parents. It was great because I got to have someone to talk to during the day and Christian got to know Chris' parents better.

A few weeks after going South, Chris noticed an IT opening up in Portland and decided to apply for it. He didn't think he would have any chance of getting it. Chris flew to Portland for the interview and everything went well. A week later they offered him the position. After only being in Southern Utah for two months, we made the move to the Portland area. We live in Vancouver, Washington just across the Columbia river and Oregon border from Portland.

So many people, in so many ways have recently demonstrated their kindness through service. For example, the Elders quorum in Vancouver helped us move some of our heavy stuff into our apartment. This was a blessing as we were so tired from moving box after box, there wasn't much left in personal energy tanks. Our family spent many hours helping us load up and clean at our home in Utah. To anyone who helped us move, thanks. A special thanks goes to Chris' parents for allowing us to live next to them and spoiling us.

Can you believe it? Christian turned 3

Christian turned 3 on Tuesday ( December 28). I can't believe that he is 3 years old. We feels so happy that we are his parents.

Christian got his first package of gum. That was his favorite birthday gift. He kept asking Chris and me if we wanted a piece of gum. He did a great job sharing his gum. Only one piece of gum was left at the end of the day.

Christian loves Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Gator Golf

We thought he would totally love having a scooter but he hasn't wanted to play with it much. I hope someday, he will want to ride it.

Christmas 2010

We went to Chris' parent's house this year for Christmas. We had a great time spending time with siblings, cousins, and Grandpa and Grandma. It was great to see all the little kids get along and play so cute together.

Christian was so excited about his Thomas the Train PJ, that he had to put them on as soon as he opened them.

Christian got Thomas the Train set and has not stopped playing with it ever since. That also means that I haven't stopped playing either because he needs someone to play trains with him.

Christian was excited to get another puzzle

Christian was lucky and got a sword that Santa's elves made for him. He had fun trying to fight Jared's boys. Christian informed me that Santa's elves didn't make it for him, the kids gave it to him.

Christian Reading Me A Story

Christian reading me a story. I thought it was so cute I wanted to share it with everyone.