Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Local Summer Fun . . .

I can't believe summer is over!! I feel so fortunate to have had such a fun, wonderful summer! Below are some of the local highlights from our last few weeks. . .

Outdoor concert at Cathedral Park.  So fun to meet up with friends and listen to music! And such a beautiful backdrop!

Pat took the kids to Wallace Park and watched them for my birthday, while I hung out with Muriel on 23rd.  This is back at Wallace Park (my favorite park in Portland!).  It was really cool b/c they have games and activities for the kids during the summer.  
Hanging out at Grandma Reen and Papa Bill's!
Most of our time is spent at this table. . .eating, playing games, coloring, etc. . .
Will played flag football and Pat was one of the coaches.  Will LOVED playing!! 


We went to an awesome wedding reception, where we knew no one, but they had so many fun things for kids!! 






Grace moved to the back seat with Will to make room for Annie!
Getting ready for the ice-bucket challenge:). They were SO excited about it!
Kate showing off her tennis skills:). 
Fun at the park!
Hanging out with Emily and Adam:). 
Yay, Dad is home from work! Time to play baseball!! 

And our new, nightly routine, playing baseball in the back or front yard! There are usually a  couple neighbor kids who join in, which is really fun! 






Baby Annie!

Annie Cynthia Kessi was born on Aug. 17th at 5:30 pm.  

The kids were excited to meet their little sister! Their favorite part, though, was watching a show on the TV in the room:).  







She had to spend her first few days under lights to get rid of the jaundice:).  








The kids like to take turns hanging out with her:). 

Friday, August 15, 2014

SUNRIVER. . . .


We had a great week in Sunriver.  I didn't think we'd go this summer because it was getting close to my due date, but it worked out, and I'm so glad it did! We rented a place close to the mall and within walking distance to SHARC, which was really fun! 


You can do it, Grace! 
Yay for hotdogs! 
Happy Birthday, Grandma and Kate! 


There was a little train that went around the mall, which the kids loved! 
Even Grandma got in on the fun! 


We spent a lot of time walking/playing on the paths.  We were the minority walking, since most people have bikes! 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Kate's Party!

We had a BBQ/party to celebrate Kate's 3rd birthday.  We had been wanting to have a BBQ all summer, so it was a great excuse to have one!

The party is ready to begin . . . 
We set up a couple outside tents because it was so hot!! 

Happy Birthday, Kate! 

The kids had fun playing in the sandbox! Will hid treasures for the kids to find! 
Grace was a great helper!

Fun new toys!


Fun playing with the new toys. . . 

Creek time. . .

 Bill and Maureen have a creek down from their house.  The kids had fun hanging out with Aunt Kelly and their cousins on Aunt Kelly's birthday!


 






Happy Birthday! 
Pizza party to celebrate Aunt Kelly's birthday!