Camping

We made it through Luke's first official camp out, well if you consider camping in a trailer camping. We had a great time, all the energy we put into packing, unpacking and cleaning all paid off. My parents bought a camp trailer and we broke it in at Silver Falls. We all enjoyed the many modern amenities that it offered, it scares me to think about camping in a tent again.

This is old 'Scar Face," camping was hard on Luke's face. Two tumbles out of unlatched doors and a "crazy face squeezer" encounter at the playground will do that to a boy.
Cousin Jacob came up and the boys had a great time. Jacob was a little luckier in the friend department, none of his friends made him bleed.

Luke was and still is afraid of any kind of pool. We have a little alligator pool in our backyard and he is acts like we are torturing his when we have him wade in an inch of water. We took him down to the creek and we were sure he wouldn't want anything to do with it.

"What is this, my little Luke taking a leisurely stroll in the water?"

Taking it all in

It didn't take long, he became quite the maniac. He learned from the best! I love this picture because Matt is showing Luke how to do some "manly" splashing, doesn't he look like he's doing some sort of ballet move?

"No son, you've got it all wrong, your hands should be a little closer like this."

We were so proud! The next week we tried to take him to a swimming pool and he hated every minute of it. Later the same day we took him to the river and he loved it. I don't get it?

Normal Belly

Matt puts him up to all these silly antics.

Jacob actually had a normal smile, to bad Luke is looking weird.

Luke still kissed me even though I hadn't showered in a few days.

Happy Sliding at the park

Thanks for the fun trip Grandma and Grandpa Sherwood!

Surprise Station Visit

Funny Grandma, Luke and I all stopped by the station for a long overdue visit to see the firetrucks and Dad.

Matt getting all the lights and sirens going for Luke.
"I love you Dad."
Nothing can quite compare to the wheels.

Driving the old fashion engine.

Matt had to leave on a call while we were there, Luke was all too impressed and excited to see the crew take off.

Fourth of July

Before you look at all the pictures from this year, I found this picture from last year. It's amazing how much they change in one year. I love looking at old pictures and all the memories that come back with them. We celebrated Silverton Day, July 3rd, at the Oregon Garden and the kids ran wild while waiting for the fireworks to arrive. We met up with a few neighbors and shared blankets and laughs. It was ridiculously hot that day, everyone seemed to be looking for shade. Nate and Luke were quite entertaining, they ran on strangers blankets, dodging people, but mostly running from their parents.

Taking a break from all the running for a little car time. Luke didn't mind using Nate's head as his hard surface.

"Thanks Nate, you're a good friend!"
Owen sneaking kettle corn. Rich and Ethan

It's so hard to get pictures of the boys, as they're always moving. I managed to capture one of Nate.

Pretty Sophia and all her personality.

Another Sophia and Lily

More of the gang.

Meghan and Nate

Megan and Nate, same day 2008
Carmel corn run.

Luke managed to stay awake for most of the fireworks.

Fourth of July, neighborhood potluck
Sophia was a little timid the first time around

Luke's first sparkler, I love Sophia's expression in the background. I was scared for him too!

Not so shy anymore.
Could she be any cuter?
Luke had an wonderful weekend, he was pretty exhausted for the next few days.