Ready, Aim, Fire

Pat and the boys are taking archery lessons these days... it's not the same as spear-fishing, but at least it's keeping their shooting arms in good shape for future fishing opportunities!

Here they are with friends Henry and Eamon at a special kids' Halloween shoot this past weekend.

You'll notice in the photo album that we've also installed a little piece of Jubilee - our hammock chair - in the backyard. It's been sunny and close to 70 here all week, but apparently those days are numbered. Halloween may be a wash-out, but we're thinking positive.

Guess Who We Ran Into...

You just never know who you'll run into around here! We were walking home from the Farmer's Market yesterday when we happened upon this photo opportunity. Senator Obama was a bit "flatter" than we expected, but we enjoyed our brief visit with him none-the-less!

Pumpkin Party

We visited Sauvie Island this weekend to pick pumpkins and take part in Kruger Farm's annual Fall Festival. Here are photos. 

The kids are getting very excited about Halloween... especially Jake. In fact, he kind of goes "mad" this time of year!

Aurora Farmers' Fair

Just returned from a trip to Indiana to join in celebrating the 100th anniversary year of the Aurora Farmers' Fair with Grandma Janet, Grandpa Carl, Uncle John, etc.  Here's a photo album. 

The kids got to enjoy the rides and games with their cousins, Kaylee and Brooke; watch Grandma Janet's class float go by in the annual Saturday morning parade; and take in a performance of an Army drum & fife corp at the local high school.

Special thanks to Aunt Judy and Charlotte DeVille for helping make our visit a surprise. Dad didn't make the trip, but the kids were able to stay in touch via one of the fair webcams.