Hey everyone, Sorry your all going to have to indulge me but it was James first day of Kindergarten today. He was such a brave little boy. He went right in and hung up his backpack, and then found his seat with his name on it and sat down. He looked so so cute, and so big. He said he had a lot of fun and that the playground was really long! Anyway I am just being a proud mom so sorry. Love ya all Melissa

Here are some pictures of our trip. We climbed to the top of this big tower--200 steps!!

Our Oregon Trip

Its been a couple of weeks since we got back and I finally got on the blog. I just wanted to thank all of my children for the wonderful trip. What a great surprise for my 60th birthday. It couldn't have been more wonderful!!! We left on Friday and went to Lincoln and stayed in the Pelican Shores Motel. It was very nice and our sliding door opened up to the beach. We left the door open at night and listened to the waves on the shore. It was perfect! The weather was wonderful and it didn't get above 70 degrees the whole time. The beach was just as we remembered it. We ate a Mo's which is a popular place to eat. Good Food! We bought two chairs and sat on the beach at night watching the tide come in. The first night we stayed until after 10. Most pople our age are asleep by then. It was wonderful. We visited many places along the shore line. We went to church sunday morning and then left for Astoria. We stopped at Tillamook to see the cheese factory but since it was sunday mom wouldn't let me buy anything. She kept us on the straight and narrow. Our hotel in Astoria was wonderful. It was under the bridge that crosses the Columbia river. Remember that long bridge? It was an awsome hotel. There was a walkway along the river right behind the hotel. Sunday night we ate in Seaside and drove around and found the house we stayed in. It was just the same. The next day we went back to Seaside and found the taffy store and bought lots of taffy. then we walked back to the house and out onto the beach. Our log was gone but there were the sanddollars and shells. We went to Cannon beach and ate dinner there that night. We visited some wonderful places in Astoria. All in all it was a wonderful trip. I want to thank all of you for being such great childern. I don't know how we could be more blessed to have each of you. We love you and all of our grandchildren. Dad

Hey everyone, here are some pictures from our summer of fun!

Here are just a few of the boys out our sleepover!!

Here are the other 4 kids!! What a crazy but fun night!

Here are some from the annual trip up to Muller Park!

We had a great summer with all of you! Thanks for the memories!!! Lower Fam