Monday, March 10, 2014

Portland Childrens Museum

 Kids get in free day at the Portland Childrens Museum - can't pass that up. Kehau and Brandon joined us, sorry I didn't get a picture of them. It was CRAZY busy....kids had a great time that's all that matters.
The T-Rex looks totally thrilled to be a climbing toy.....

 Had to climb on the train - puhhhhh-lleeeeeaaaaassseeeee!!

Grandpa George

It's a must that when in Portland or anywhere near by, we visit Grandpa George. My grandparents passed away when I was 8 and 16 years old. I was ecstatic that Jeff had all 4 Grandparents living when we got married. 2 of them have since passed away (Grandma Reynolds and Grandpa Risenmay), but they've always held a special place in my heart since I miss mine so dearly.

Grandpa's living facility has a bird area - what's more fun that birds and kids?!

We usually have lunch or dinner and then cause chaos in Grandpa's room. :)
I think Grandpa is immune to noise after all these years. :)
Grandpa has the best toys - walker, cane, dominoes, weights, and of course oreos. He always has oreos. Love you Grandpa George!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Fireworks on the beach

Love being out of Arizona because we can enjoy fireworks without melting.
We enjoyed lunch with Aunt Debbie and family, then headed out with Kehau and her family and some other friends. I love my minivan! We packed that thing full of supplies to have dinner and dessert, seating, bonfire, and beach toys. It was awesome - still had room for 6 of us comfortably!

Anyway - it was windy and chilly at night but it was beautiful to be able to play in the sand, the water if you're brave enough and enjoy the stash of fireworks Brandon had from last year and this year!









 awesome to be able to drive out on the beach and be right there.

Lucas spent his time, digging in the sand with all the sticks and sand toys we brought.
Brandon's got skills

Kehau has fiberglass in her pants

Lucas builds a sandcastle

Aubrey and Eva were a little cold... :)



absolutely breathtaking sunset

Kehau's friend and baby

Time for some fireworks:
pyro

This was Kehau's friend's father-in-law. He spoke very little English, but was so sweet to my little Mo and loved helping him with the sparklers.


had to shoot them off and count to make sure all blasts were released before turning towards everyone else.
Happy 4th of July! We had a bonfire watched the fireworks up and down the beach, then headed out.