Weekend get away to Orcas Island

Haircut

Ava decided to cut her hair today because it was in her face.

Great Day Exploring

Fun day exploring the Gorge. Kim, Mike and Mikayla came up for the afternoon. We had a great lunch of salad, meats and cheeses. After lunch we drove to the Klickitat River, just north of Lyle, Wa there is a large concentration of Native American’s fishing. This year's Salmon harvest is reported as the biggest ever since official counts started in the 1950’s at Bonneville Dam. It was amazing to watch the salmon jump up the falls. Every time they would dip a net in the water they’d catch a giant salmon within a minute. After watching the fishing we drove to a wild salmon stand by Mother’s Deli and bought a 7lb salmon and 1lb of smoked salmon for $50 (about $7 a lb for fresh caught. After delivering the fish to our refrigerator we drove to Rasmussen Farms. After a bit of walking around we were offered a taste of an Elstar apple. A much tastier version of a Gala, but rich in flavor like a Pink Lady. A good day exploring finished with fresh salmon for dinner.

First Day at Little Feet

 

First day at Preschool - Ava's, 2nd year M, W, F; Vivian's, 1st year, T, Th

Just had to share

A friend of ours is starting a winery, thought I'd share this link with everyone in case you want to support him: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1027496225/willow-wine-cellars

Smoke from the Government Flats fire outside of The Dalles, photos taken in Parkdale area, South of Hood River.

A sprinkler and a swing set, a great combination for a hot summer day.

Tamanawas Falls hike / date

 

Ava and I made the Hood River News

http://www.hoodrivernews.com/photos/2013/jul/04/20809/

4th of July

 

 

Vivi coloring

The Hamburger jacket is once again loved; this coat was mine when I was a kid in the 70's, Ethan had it for a while, now onto Ava.

Experimenting with growing and saving my own herbs

Happy 75th Birthday to my Mom.

An awesome Mom, incredible Grandmother, and outstanding cook. Happy Birthday, love you!

The Life Magazine from your Birthday

First camping Trip of 2013

Two night on the Deschutes River

Happy 3rd Birthday Princess Vivi

Date!