Farms and Camping

Last week we visited a farm in Terrebonne. Owen loved seeing and feeding all of the animals, especially the donkeys. His FAVORITE animals were still all of the farm dogs though!







Then this past weekend we went camping with our friends Brandi, Matt & Ryan at Lava Lake, one of the Cascade Lakes. It was beautiful, and the boys had a lot of fun running around and getting FILTHY! Owen was great until it was bedtime, and then he wasn't a very happy camper anymore. Around 3 am we debated driving home and coming back in the morning to collect all of our stuff, but in the end he finally fell asleep!

Owen walking on the boardwalk in Seaside, OR

Summer Fun

This year we decided to take Otis to the 4th of July Pet Parade. It was fun, but VERY hot. Halfway through the parade we cut through the crowd and headed home, with a quick stop at the river so Otis could take a dip and Owen could chase the geese.



Then this last weekend we went to Seaside with the family. Luckily, it didn't rain until the day we were ready to leave. We enjoyed lots of candy--seafoam, caramel corn, fudge, saltwater taffy, you name it we ate it! :-)--walked on the Prom, played Fascination and Dance Dance Revolution, and just hung out. Very fun!

Telluride, Colorado

Here are some pictures from our recent trip to Telluride for the Bluegrass Festival. Owen had a GREAT time and met lots of interesting people!

We hiked up above Telluride and Bridal Veil Falls while grandma Franny and grandpa Petey watched Owen. There were tons of waterfalls with all of the runoff. Very pretty.



House at the top of the falls.

No paparazzi, please!


Chillin' in his Bronco's shirt which everyone thought had been passed down from generation to generation when the secret truth is that Allison bought it at the Gap.






Grandma Franny getting her groove on.


"More" is one of his main words right now, in this case for more kettle corn.

We made it most of the way up to a waterfall until the stream started washing over the trail.


Owen and Owen (3 year old version). Partners in crime.


Owen and grandma Franny being "gentle" with a police horse.


With dad at a free concert in Mountain Village.


Riding the gondola from Telluride to Mountain Village for the first time.

Video/Picture Highlight Reel from November 2008 - June 2009