Cooper and Andrew made Sticky buns for their TAG group on Tuesday night.

Stef and the kids in the Gorge

Stef called on Monday morning, asking if Mark and I wanted to drive down the Gorge with her and the kids - of course, we just had to go! It is such as beautiful day, playing with the kids, walking the trails, looking at the waterfalls! Chloe and I took this picture together. Too bad that Trevor and Andrew had school today! I can't wait until school gets out and they can go too! By the way, Happy Birthday to Grandma Claudson!

Hazel Dell Parade

Saturday brought warm temperatures, sunshine. friends....and the Hazel Dell Parade! Andrew marched with the Jefferson Marching Band - playing clarinet. Like a good Mom, I yelled as much as I could when he went by! All our friends joined in - the director, Mrs. Vogt, saw us and the band began to play! Woo Hoo! Thank you, Mrs. Vogt! They sounded wonderful - definitely the best band to march by! Sorry to embarrass you, Andrew, we were so excited to see you and Aiden!
A big Thank you to all our friends - It was so fun to sit in the sun and enjoy the parade with you all - especially Julia and Chloe! The best candy runners ever! I got my exercise with you!

RACC 5/2/09

Saturday brought the RACC (Ride Around Clark County). Tom and Nancy rode with us - a great time of riding and hanging out. We rode from Clark College to Lacamas Lake and back. About 34 miles. God was kind to us, holding the heavy rain off until late afternoon!

Trevor's Birthday Bash!

Trevor turned a year older on Monday....we celebrated with friends at Sweet Tomatoes. He got to pick the restaurant and who came....we had a great time eating and talking. Thanks to all of you! Now....off to driving school......

Robin's Parents come for a visit!

Robin's Parents came for a visit after being gone since January. In their spare time...they visited Costa Rica! We are looking forward to seeing all their pictures and hearing more stories. After dinner, we had the traditional trip to the ice cream parlor! Andrew had a brownie, topped with three scoops of honey vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, carmel and whipped cream.
Thanks for visiting Mom and Dad! We love you!

Charlie started to whine and cry on Saturday night. He wouldn't move off his bed, even to eat. We were all pretty worried about him. This morning, we took him to the Vet who determined he has a pulled muscle on his rear left leg - he's much happier now. It's amazing how helpful it is to have pain medication and muscle relaxants! He's still favoring his leg, tender on his side, but our happy, loving dog is back!