Finally...A NEW Stove!

Who would have known that when you own a home that is over 18 years old they would no longer make the same kind of stove to put in when the old one died. We have been babying our poor old stove along for years, but I was tired of having to bang the units with a frying pan to make them work. And who would have guessed that a stove would have to cost so much! We had a drop in range, and they no longer make those. So, we had to make the space work for a slide in. Thankfully my dad could do the wiring! (I forgot to get pictures of this :( ) And Rob cut and sanded cupboards, counters and flooring and cut some more to make the unit slide in finally. Now I even have a drawer for pots and pans!
It is so awesome to have a handy hubby and dad! I would be lost without them! Love you both!

Pumpkin Patch!

Ricky's 3rd trip to a pumpkin patch...couldn't be missed! We all went out and had a fabulous afternoon: photos, hay mazes, pumpkin decisions, carmel apples, popcorn, tattoos, firetrucks, horses, etc. We all came home happy, dry & not muddy. Pretty good for Oregon in October!

Raquel & Anthony's Wedding

September 18th, 2010, Rob's cousin Raquel & Anthony got married in Gold Gate Bridge Park! A beautiful outside wedding, a gorgeous day for San Fran, and a fabulous reception. 2 nights with NO kids!

9/9/2011

GOTCHA DAY!
We celebrate what Ricky refers to "gotcha day" each year on the 9th of September. This is the day that Ricky came to live with us forever. The day consists of a present for Ricky and a present for Ebby the elephant, plus dinner at La Costita! Always a very special day!

School Year Begins

Although, not all on the same day...school did begin again!
My beautiful freshman! (I must add in college lest she kills me...having to take a photo was bad enough!)

My gorgeous Sophmore!

Ricky...5th grade! Last year of elementary school!

Dad's 73rd Birthday

I surprised my dad with a ride on a bi-plane yesterday. We flew up the gorge, past Crown Point, Multnomah Falls and to the dam. On the way back we went thru Sandy, Corbett and up the Sandy River. We had a blast together. Happy Birthday Dad. We love you!

Father's Day 2010

We enjoyed a lovely day at home after church.

My dad and me.

Dad, Rob and the kids.

Rob with his children!