My sweet Bennett has a talent. Well, I guess you can call it that. None of us share this talent. He is an anomaly. Although, if this was inherited from a blood line, I haven't determined yet which one. But, here he is in all his glory. Yes. He can burp ..on demand. And lately, when I give him a hug, it makes him burp. We laugh together about it. I tell him "I squeezed the burp out of you". And he laughs hysterically. The question is....is this a phase....or a long term talent. And, in the midst of this new development, I am trying as diligently as I can to teach him to say "excuse me" each time. I am determined to have my kids become civilized members of society....someday!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
All Because a Boy Met a Girl
September 27th is a special day around our house! Today it's been thirteen years since Greg and I got engaged at Silver Falls State Park. In our photo album, Greg described the day as a "brisk, crispy fall day, with autumn sunlight sparkling off of waterfalls (and a diamond or two)." Sigh. I always melt into tranquility when he writes like that. The picture above was taken right after he popped the question. The picture below was earlier in the evening when we were hiking (Look how happy I am!). He was so cute that day...and awkward in a way. He was so quiet. I couldn't figure out why. His sentences weren't as well put together as they usually were. Well, I found out why later. He was trying to decide how to ask me....and the ring was burning a hole in his pocket. That is such a special day to remember. Makes my heart well up. I sure love this guy of mine! And I'm glad he asked me to be his all those years ago! Love you Greg!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Boys Went Backpacking
The boys went backpacking last weekend to Mount Jefferson! They hiked a total of 15 miles. The boys are enjoying a cup of warm cocoa after dinner...they look like they're in their element.
They went fishing at Russell Lake. Lowden apparently caught one right away. (Must be my genes in him.) Anyway, apparently Parker has Greg's genes. He caught lots of other stuff in the lake but no fish. Until 3 hours later...he finally did. And as you can see below it was a whopper!
Love these pictures below of Lowden the Mountain Man!
And the last bit of excitement. A black bear. Far far away...as I was told. You can barely see a black dot in the center of this picture walking up the ridge. I love that the boys kept emphasizing to me that it was "far" away. They must know about my worried mom nerves.
They went fishing at Russell Lake. Lowden apparently caught one right away. (Must be my genes in him.) Anyway, apparently Parker has Greg's genes. He caught lots of other stuff in the lake but no fish. Until 3 hours later...he finally did. And as you can see below it was a whopper!
Love these pictures below of Lowden the Mountain Man!
And the last bit of excitement. A black bear. Far far away...as I was told. You can barely see a black dot in the center of this picture walking up the ridge. I love that the boys kept emphasizing to me that it was "far" away. They must know about my worried mom nerves.
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Note from Greg:
Jefferson Park in the fall is amazingly beautiful, picture-perfect days and chilly nights. A few of my favorite photos from the trip....
Mt. Jefferson from the north, framed by wind-gnarled hemlocks and the deep red fall color of huckleberry bushes.
Mt. Jefferson reflecting in Scout Lake at sunset.
Parker and Lowden hiking toward Russell Lake...to show the fish who's boss. :-)
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Duck Madness
Greg took Lowden and Parker to the University of Oregon vs Fresno State game today. Greg said the boys had 10 questions for every play of the game. Thankfully, the Ducks had a big win so everyone came home in a good mood :-)! Seeing them together like this makes me smile!
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