Oregon

Gasp... I know a real update from us :)...

The beginning of June, we ventured to Oregon for my brother, Eric's high school graduation. Of course, we made a quick trip to the coast, had parties and games and more fun :)..

Here's the handsome grad.. I love the tassel in motion in the pic
love... love this pic of my parents with Eric...

Eric with Jim and me at the coast, braving the rain...


Eric and Jim playing frisbee in the rain

And of course as with any of our family events, there is usually more than one thing to celebrate. So, the day before the graduation - we had a double baby and wedding shower combined - my sisters Steph and Lisa are each pregnant with boys due one day apart from each other; and Emmy is gettin' hitched at the end of the summer... here's a pic of the awesome towel and diaper cakes.

Here's the whole gang, including my grandparents and my mom's two brothers. All the siblings were in (just missing a few brother-in-laws... missed you guys!!)


Then of course... part of the fun was trying out a new toy for my hobby... a new Nikon :)... Here's a few pics from the fun...

Bridge near the beach...

Heading out to play...
Oldest nephew... Boston
Niece Sofie (Sofie... you are a "sneaky snake"... that was her favorite phrase of the trip :)..)
Niece Kelsi....cute mischieviousness :)
Fun with my zoom lens, from the upper balcony... can you find Eric :)?