After the boards....

After Orrin took the boards we had a few weeks before school started again. We decided for the first week we would take some day trips around town. We went to the Zoo, played at the park, and went to the Pittock Mansion. The Mansion was built in 1909 and is in the west hills of Portland. It was so beautiful in side but the best part was the view of Portland from each room's window. So beautiful! I guess a lot of movies and TV shows have been filmed there. It was a really cool place.

First Day of School 2010

Wesley was so ready for school to start back up. He had a blast the first day meeting his new teachers Mrs. Susan and Mrs. Judy, and playing with his friends he had not seen all summer. As I started writting this I thought about how many first days of school I had and will have with my kids but there is always that same feeling of excitement each time.

He is attending his last year at Vally Christian Preschool (next year kindergarden!) I love this school. They are so loving and the kids have so much fun with the activities they have. We are so blessed to be attending there.


That same week Wes got his first ever suit!! He looks so old in it. I found it on clearence at Target late one night when I had to run there for something. I got it for $8!!!! I though that it would take a lot of convincing for him to put it on but he loves it. He likes that he looks like daddy but most of all he likes that he can put toys in all the pockets. I am ok with that... what ever it takes for him to put it on. He looks so handsome!

Brad's 1st haircut

It took a whole year & 9 months for Brad to grow enough hair to get a hair cut. He sat so still the whole time. He literally did not move a inch I think mostly out of fear. He was so proud to get his treat and certificate afterwords. I love my handsome little boy. Too cute.

First day of 6 week break (Aug 16th) -- I know its October-- I am so behind.

Orrin's summer break doesnt start until the middle of August which is really kind of weird. We knew that he had to take this 6 weeks to prepare for part 1 of the boards and also take it before he goes back to school for the fall. But we wanted to take one day to have fun before he had to crack down and start studying. We decided to take a trip to the beach. It is always so beautiful there. It still is a little cold and I was so amazed that the boys wanted to stay in the water so long. They played in the water for about an hour! Every time we go to the coast I wonder why we don't go more often. It was such a fun day. That night we went and walked around Cannon Beach,had dinner, and got some fresh salt water taffy. Yummy!