We went camping at our favorite camp spot last week. We played in the water, played in the sand. went out in the boat, had campfires every night, played Settlers, played Blokus, sat and talked, read books, got dirty.....what a blast!


Cameron getting a lesson on how to start the campfire from Grandpa and
Uncle Kevin


Three very dirty girls!


Building sand castles....


Playing in the water gave the kids hours of entertainment
and a nap or two. :)


Natalie and Rosalie washing dishes after breakfast



We camped with my parents.

My 36th birthday...

Never in a million years....

Would I have guessed that my parents would do what they just did last weekend. I can't believe this...they bought a lot up the hill from my house, .6 miles from my house to be exact. They met with the builder and designer this morning, the banker a few days ago, and they are on there way to building a new house just up the hill from us. God is SO awesome and amazing! Anyone who knows me, knows how I ached for my family all those years we lived in Texas, and now He has richly rewarded those waiting years with this amazing gift! Also if anyone has been paying attention to the housing market here, they would know that a large lot with the ability to have a custom home built on it is a rare find. WOW! I'm still in shock! And SO EXCITED!!!!

What happens when you leave a 4 yr. old and a 6 yr. old in a tent with a camera......

But I'm NOT in Texas anymore!!!

It was 105 degrees here today. ICK! It wouldn't have been too bad, except that our AC /heat pump is broken and will cost thousands of dollars to replace. So for now we grin and bear it. The good thing is that this will only last a couple of days. And my Aunt in Lake Oswego has a pool...think we'll head there tomorrow. I think Texas and Oregon traded weathers...rain for heat. Can I have some rain back?