The trip to the farmers market inspired me to photograph a little bit tonight.

Vivi loves organic pears from the farmers market

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Ethan's first day back to school; Junior at Hood River Valley High

The house finally looks like a home, my lovely bride has done awesome with decorating and setting up.

First monday morning in Hood River, ate my breakfast while looking at Mt Adams, think I need to climb it soon.

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Today marked the last hour long commute via I-84 to work. Tomorrow we move, then I can walk/bike to work.

A beautiful day in Hood River

while house hunting, we stopped for ice cream.

While driving up to Cloud

While driving up to Cloud Cap above Cooper Spur Resort, we had a baby bear run across the road in front of us and scurry up a tree!

Lavendar farm

Our beautiful girls

The views from our campsite at Kingsley Reservoir

Viv sure does like her Mommy's spaghetti!

Sitting in Tucker Park waiting for my bride and girls to join me for camping.

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Strawberry picking today on Sauvie Island

Potty training

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"Here goes nonthin'

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At the park with the girls
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Even better views (from higher up)
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Just across the river from Bingen, WA on way back to the office after meeting with clients in The Dalles.
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Loving it in sunny Hood River today!

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Had our first open house today, thanks for all your work Beckie. Hopefully soon we'll be moved to Hood River.
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Sugary hands from her first elephant ear @ Sat. Market
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At the starlight with the girls
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So what to do while my wife has a job interview? Take the kids to the park.

Happy Birthday Vivi, I can't believe you're 1 already, I love you, Daddy.

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The Klickitat River - one day I will kayack this!

a great day for a lunchtime walk in Hood River

a big smile just for Mother's day

Ava rides in style (icecream & Monsters Inc.)

one of the cool parks in Hood River the kids will get to play in once we move

Happy Easter - Love, The Palmers

Ava feeding Vivi her evening bottle

my wife's playdoh cake - titled "put a bird on it"

fun at the park

Vivi just took her 1st step!

Ava keeps getting out of bed at night and putting on different clothes. This is one of her ensembles.

lunchtime cuteness

ok, so the ankle issue has gotten worse; I now have to wear a "boot" for two weeks