4th of July

We stayed at home for the 4th. We had gone rafting the day before so we decided to stay home and rest. Grants Pass doesn't have a great firework show. Everyone here buys their own fireworks and has blockparties. Our neighbors had some pretty good illegal ones. The kids had fun doing their own fireworks.

Oregon Coast

The coast was beautiful. It was warm and sunny. We got pretty wet walking along the coast. Mom found some cool rocks to take home. A boy came by with the live crab he had caught. Kirkland had fun playing in the sand. Dave and Garrett decided they needed to work on their tans. We had some great fish on the warf but had to wait forever. It was pretty busy because of the holiday weekend.

5th Grade Graduation

June 14, 2008

Kirkland is also graduating but from 5th grade. It made for one busy day! Kirkland also got the Presidential Educational award and the Presidential Fitness Award. All of Kirland's friends got together after graduation and went on a Limo ride then to the YMCA to swim and play dodgeball.

8th Grade Graduation

June 14, 2008 Garrett is graduating from South Middle School today. He got a Presidential Educational award for excellent grades. We are very proud of him.

Cosmo and Gracie

Just thought you might want to meet the beautiful girls of our family. Cosmo is our Tomboy and she is the one who recently had surgery. We think a racoon got her. Gracie(right) is our princess and is all girl.

A Week With Grandma and Grandpa

We stopped at the Redwood forest on the way to the coast. Mom and Dad had never been there. Mom really enjoyed it. I'm know Dad loved it too!