We Found Waldo!

On Saturday, we participated in a Where's Waldo scavenger hunt and fundraiser for Portland Public Schools.. we found him!   We also found a few miscellaneous phone photos that hadn't been downloaded from recent outings.. a trip to the Circuit Gym, our friend Ari's #5 birthday, Drew and his sailing club co-workers, and more.  Click here for those. 

Farm Tunes & More

So much to do... and summer goes so fast!   On Thursday, we went to Kruger Farms on Sauvie Island to see our friend Ashleigh Flynn perform.  On Friday, we went to family sailing night at the Willamette Sailing Club.  In between, we painted and updated Emily's room.   Click here for photos.

Tuesday in the Park

Last night was a special edition of Tuesday in the Park, due to it being National Night Out.  There was a huge crowd in Hamilton Park for a potluck dinner, music and games, sponsored by the Bridlemile Neighborhood Association.   

Click here for photos of the egg-race, balloon toss, cheeto-toss, donut-eating contest, and more.  Thank you Mary Catherine & Lars for all you did to make this such a fun night!  

Timothy Lake

We're just back from a 4-day camping weekend at Timothy Lake with friends.  Thank you Mark & Martha for organizing this annual gathering, which is always a highlight of summer.  

Everyone enjoyed the opportunities for swimming, hiking, biking, paddle-boarding, kayaking and more... not to mention the warm weather, scenic location, amazing food and great company!  Click here for photos.

This was our 5th year to participate in the Timothy Lake neighborhood camping trip... the photo below is from our 2008 visit. 

Kelowna Reprise

Click here to see photos from our final day(s) in Kelowna, BC.  We had time to repeat some of our favorite activities before we had to head back across the border. 

Zipping Again in Peachland...

Today's zip-line adventures did not require a harness or safety line...just a desire to have fun and get wet.  We spent the day in Peachland, enjoying a beach park that included a zip-line, rope swing and diving boards. 

A storm blew in late afternoon, complete with thunder and lightening.. haven't heard/seen that in a long time!  Click here for photos.

Comfort Zone v. Zip Zone

We tried zip-lining today at Zip Zone in Peachland, BC, which claims to have the highest ziplines in North America (350 feet up).  Our adventure included over a mile of zipping on 6 lines running back and forth through a deep canyon at up to 40 mph.  Click here to see photos.

One line offered the opportunity to "dangle" upside down, which the boys were happy to do.  From any perspective, the canyon was gorgeous and the zipping was crazy fun!