West Coast photos

Truth sunnin' it at Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach Cedar Running at the Beach

Tillamock cheese factory on a rainy morning!

Big ol' Old Tree on the Oswald Hike to the beach
Daddy and Cedar Kite flying at Cannon Beach

Mommy and Cedar at an overlook on the coast

Cedar al buried up at the beach
Hay Stack Rock at Cannon Beach
The 3 kiddos RVing it

Building Sandcastles at Fort Stevens Beach

How the boys traveled around the trails..Bobsled style!!
Truth at the beach look at those blue eyes!!
Orien loving the freedom to run whereever and eventually land in the sand
Big Boats near Fort Stevens

Wanted: 1 Running RV and a Trailer fit for selling Snowcones!!

Well lets just say our life has gone from crazy to over the top NUTTS!! This summer has had more bumps..more trips on the road...more babies added...more moments of thinking yes we truly are "crazy" then the past has ever seen....and after all that we are ready to hit the road..sell off everything, give our debt to whomever would like (hahaha) and start living the simple life...Our newest though is an RV and a trailer for selling Snow cones..(taking donations: running RVs, cash, trailers etc!) check out http://www.familiesontheroad.com/ or http://www.barenakedfamily.com/ or http://www.1-800.shaved-ice.com/ to get a reality check on our new life plans..don't laugh too much before sending that cash for a good cause..family travel time!!!
So why do I say travels, well yes again we just returned from another adventure..this time the 5 of us all packed it up, flew to Portland, Oregon...rented an RV and hit the coast..we ate sand, played in sand, pooped sand, cried due to sand, ran in the sand, slim boarded at the beach in the sand, and enjoyed the life on the road...yes still plenty of kid melt downs..but much more manageable with 2 parents!!!! And boy was it nice to be spoiled with awesome fresh fish off the docks, local brewed beers, sun, rain, fog, and everything in between!!
Now back from the trip we have had old friends from Jodys high school days visiting/moving to Colorado..so Courtney and her 15month old boy Mason have joined the team...making for new dynamics...DON'T GO FOR 4 YET(EVER) is what we have learned! Fun to have more boys around but WOW!!! So we have been jamming splitting up fights, enjoying family dinners, wandering the front range to play and I have been lucky enough to add a great women/mom friend to the Colorado land!!!! So in the moment... 3 boys fighting over 1 toy..... and hush...Truth a sleeping..and cant believe she is already 3.5 months old..growing fast and still full on calmness and smiles but waiting for the giggle. Lets see if we cant update photos soon......after Jody comes to the surface from returning to work we'll have time to download the photos from his laptop!!!! So here's to new adventure, new friends, new seasons..lets see where they take us!!!!!

If we were all a bit more like Keeley

I have been thinking lots about this whole human KINDNESS..word that is. Wondering how such a simple concept it truly rare to find and I am not one to unfortunately brag on this one as well. And then I think of Keeley. A women mid-way through her life and so filled with that true unconditional kindness almost love for all who enter her life. Keeley is a local barista at my towns Starbucks, but more then that she embodies the most pure state of kindness. She has this true grin, you know the one seen rarely on a workers face as if usually they are acting away there day with the classic questions "how is your day"' only to really want the answer '"good."( as were are well trained in the social world) but not Keeley she has a true interest in all who walk amongst her, true compassion for all..and I wonder how does she do it. Not too long ago her husband died of brain cancer, her family has stretched around the country and still she is filled with happiness. I wonder everyday how she does it...I don't think i would have that same love for all after such a tragic experience.. but can only hope I might. There isn't a visit that doesn't go by where she doesn't use words of encouragement, interest in my everyday life,and everyone elses, sharing all her treats with my kiddos. and just simply living for today. And then sadly I try to think of others like her and yes people are kind, people are loving but there is a rare someone who lives this life ever minute she is awake. So in a world filled with such hate, disgust, impatience, looking a the " grass is always greener" I am so blessed to know a women filled with unconditional love and wish to walk a moment in her footsteps. So here's to the Keeleys of the world to human kind!!

Summer times and Grandpa Tom visits....

Look at this Mud Bath in the Front Yard...YUCK!!
Playing at Lily Lake
Sleepy Orien....as usual....
Look at this almost 3 month old grin!!!
Grandpa Tom in love To beat to the heat we played played played....lots of water, lots of good grilled food....sushi of course..and time for the kids entertain grandpa!!! Thanks for coming...