nature's bounty

A steadfast childhood tradition, since I can remember, is picking strawberries with my mom from a patch on our way to my grandparents' lake cabin in Veneta, OR.  These days we head to Baggenstos just in our backyard for all things berries.  Blueberries up next, followed by blackberries, raspberries, and our favorite...marionberries!  Tonight's harvest ended up in crepes...crazy tasty.

Cherice and Madelyn

Cousin Jacquelyn and Jack

Grandpa and Jack

first family vacation

A four-day road trip on our way to Leavenworth, WA for friends Karen and Josh's wedding at Sleeping Lady mountain resort.  Departed Wednesday to sleep at Grammy Diane's house, a stop to see Lynell and Paul on Thursday on our way to Wenatchee, Friday golf tourney with bride and groom, then the weekend at the resort.  Baby Jack did amazing!  Loves riding in the car with mom and dad, and doesn't seem to have an opinion on Econo Lodge vs. mountain resort.  Beautiful wedding with gorgeous weather and scenery. Lovely time with our new little family!!

true love

1 month!!

a trip to Corvallis for father's day

more family meets Jack and a saturday ritual continues...

 

ritual of saturday pancakes and a walk continues...