Chris's family reunion

At the end of July we went to spend some time with Chris's side of the family.  It has been several years that we have all been together.  We had a great time hiking, cliff jumping, slip and slid, and playing games with one another. 

One of the days, we went fishing with Chris's dad.  Here is a picture of Christian catching his first fish.

We went on a short hike to Cascade Falls

Kanarraville Falls

Gene was a great sport and came on a hike with us.  

 Christian really enjoyed hiking with Ruben. 

 This is my favorite picture of them.

 I decided that this my favorite hike of all times!

 Going into the slot canyon

 Bottom of the first falls.

 Chris and his brother on top of the second waterfall.

Sand Hallow

 Nice panoramic shot of the reservoir by Veronica.

 The kids having fun in the shallow water.

The few...The brave...The cliff jumpers...

Reunion Time

At the end of June, we went on our annual Reunion with my family.  This year we went to good old Star Valley, Wyoming.  We stayed in some nice cabins.  My parents met some people on the plane to Jerusalem who offered to let us stay there. We had a great time and are thankful for the generosity of the owners of the cabins.

 The beautiful scenery of Star Valley

 The entrance to go to the cabins

 My nieces and nephews had a great old time paddling canoes.

 The men went fishing at this beautiful lake but the fishes were not hungry.

 Two of my cute nieces hiking around the lake.

 sister in law, my sister and good old me.

 Photo with my sister in laws!  They're the best!  I am so luck to have such great sister-in-laws on both side of the family.

 some more pictures of my beautiful nieces.

 Christian having fun with his cousins.  I just love his smile.

 my brother, nieces, and Christian

 All of my nieces and nephews.

 The best part of having the reunion was being able to be with my Grandma.  Even though I didn't get to talk to her much because she was either sleeping or reading, it was just great to have her there.  This was the last trip I got to spend my Grandma a live.   I love her and miss her.

February - May

February

Chris had his 32nd birthday.  Christian want to make Chris something for his birthday.  His present was a lovely necklace.

Valentine's day:  I surprised Christian by Heart attacking his bedroom.

This is Christian's reaction to his surprise.  He told me that I was the best mom ever.   I think he is the best boy ever!!!!

March

Christian made his own rubber pants.


 My parents came to visit us at the end of March.   While Chris was at work, we went to the tulip festival in Woodburn, Oregan. It was the first day that it was open.  I hope to go next year but go a little later like in the middle of April.  Here are our fun adventures at the tulip festival.

 Christian has so much fun with my dad

The last day that my parents were here we went on a hike to Drift Creek Falls.  It was really pretty and green. It was awesome to see the water come out of the mountain. 

 Family picture at Drift Creek Falls


 We went to Lincoln City and had lunch with my parents.  We were so sad that they couldn't stay to go to the beach with us.  It was really cold and overcast at the beach.  I would love to go again when the sun is shining.

April

 Chris and I went on a date to Moulton and Lucia Falls on the Lewis River.

 A cool little waterfall along the way.

May

Christian posing for the camera at Lacamas Lake.

My Aunt Jean and Uncle Doug made this blanket for Christian.  I think it is so awesome that my uncle quilts with my aunt.  They both are really good quilters.  

Tooth Fairy

Christian came to me about 8:00pm and said, Mom, "I have a loose tooth."  Within a half hour he had his tooth out.

 

Chris was able to catch this special moment on video. The funny thing is he was just talking about how he was going to put a picture under Chris' pillow.  He wanted Chris to think that it was from the tooth fairy. This all happen before Christian even know that he had a loose tooth.

Christian's Angry Bird Party

Our Christian has never had a friend birthday party.  We decided it was the year to do one.   I have been planning on doing an angry bird birthday party for about a year.   I turned out to be a big success.  Christian had so much fun, he is already planning one for next year.

 

Angry bird balloon game has become one of Christian's favorite games.

I think the balloon game was a hit with all the boys.

 

Angry bird bowling!  I made it a little too hard for the kids. Next time I will fill the bottles only half full.

Knock down the pigs

Angry Bird Pizza

The boy Table

The girl table

Cake Time

Tag, You're It!

We came up with a new game called Monster Tag.  People hide and the person who is it goes and find them and throws a ball at them.

 Oh the crazy places, we will choose to hide!

 Hiding in the closet with the blanket covering us!

They are in their stance!  Who will get hit?

The last man standing

First Day of School

Christian started preschool on September 10, 2012.   He has really enjoyed going to school and playing with new friends.