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Our latest round of pictures. These were taken in June, just in time for Fathers' Day!

4th of July

These are just a couple of the great fireworks we got to see courtesy of our neighbors. They put on quite a show. We pulled out the lawn chairs, a bucket of beer on ice, and yummy snacks to enjoy the show. The kids loved it.

The kids tried sparklers for the first time. It was fun. They loved all the fireworks.

Their first Poprocks. Another hit!

Caleb, Sarah and Scout on the tire swing. They were laughing so hard. Our neighbor Sierra was pushing them.

Sierra leading the kids in another round of Ring Around the Rosy!

Playing at the Barbeque. That's Scout, Caleb, Kassidy, and Sarah enjoying the water table on a very hot day. Those little bubbles in the picute are the water they were throwing at me!

Eugene Rodeo

We took the kids to the Eugene rodeo over 4th of July weekend. There were 3 x-games motorcyle riders there doing their stunts. The kids loved it, then the Bi-Mart monster truck came in too. Caleb was in heaven. The kids really were into the rodeo. We were there for about 4 hours and they were great and actually watched it all. Fireworks at the end were a bonus!

Fathers' Day Hike

Heading for the trail for their first hike.
They were pretty amazed by this log on the path. It was a tunnel.

Being silly at our destination spot while eating their mini boxes of raisins.

Daddy pointing Sarah in the right direction.

Happy little hiker.

Holding hands and being extra careful over the slippery rocks.

Smiling with mommy!

Sitting on the log!

What a busy Fathers' Day we had. Saturday was the bbq. Sunday started with making daddy his favorite breakfast, bisquits and gravy. Then we drove to Sweet Creek just East of Florence and went on a perfect hike to some waterfalls. After we headed into Florence for an early dinner and a stop at BJ's for ice cream. Lots of fun!

Fathers' Day BBQ

Helping Papa open his cards.
Enjoying the yummy cake that Andrea brought.

Silly Gary, just a big kid at heart!

Sitting at the kids' table enjoying yummy dinner!

Climbing the rock wall! What big girls!

We had a little bbq the Saturday before Fathers' Day with our friends the Blackham's, the Brunsvold's and of course, Grandma and Papa. The food was yummy and the kids all had a great time. Hopefully the dads did too!

Strawberry Pickin'

We went strawberry picking last Sunday. The kids loved it. They definitely picked more than they ate but they didn't want to stop. The berries were gorgeous! We made strawberry shortcake, jam, and did a lot of snacking!

Visit with Family at the Coast

Playing baseball with daddy!

Playing with G'ma Dot's dog Chipper.
Making beaded bracelets with Aunt Kathie.

Sarah with Andrew's dog Dakota.

Yummy S'mores!

Cousin Molly with Sarah and Caleb. She was so wonderful with them and they really loved playing with her!

Sarah, Caleb, Andrew and Molly hangin' at the beach.

More fun pix at the beach.

David's Aunt Kathie and Uncle Dan were here from Alaska. We headed over to the coast and spent the day with them along with Aunt Vicki from Illinois! It was great to see everyone! The kids loved playing and a "camping" day. Some unfortunate camper trouble also meant that Dan and Kathie spent 2 nights here with us and we got to have a nice visit!

New Sandbox

Daddy and Papa made the kids a sandbox for their birthday. They love it! It's super messy but well worth it!