Portland August 2010

August 15th Boyd and I flew to Portland to spend a few days with my family. I stayed with Jade and his family. Boyd and I had quite the set up while we were there. We both had our very own rooms. It was great to stay with them too because both Peyton and Boyd go to bed at 7 which meant the adults could play and chat uninterrupted. 

Boyd did really well and both flights, but was very happy to get to JaNea's house where he could run free. All of my family was there having Sunday dinner and getting ready to celebrate Ike and Trenton's birthdays. It was so much fun to be able to have everyone together and get to spend time with my whole family right away. Boyd was having a blast. I couldn't stop him for one second to feed him. My brother's built a large dirt race track for the remote control cars and that was hands down Boyd favorite part. He couldn't get enough.

Monday, Kristin, Ashton, and I headed out to the river to enjoy the hot weather. It was so much fun to be able to sit and catch up while all of the kids played.

Boyd hanging out with Kristin and baby Brek.

Enjoying the sand.

We found a little tree frog and of course the boys loved it. They all took turns holding it and even built a little home for it.

Gabe with the frog.

I have to say that bringing Gabe along was a joy. JaNea wasn't able to come so we picked Gabe up so that Max would have a friend to play with. Gabe was awesome. He listened. Did what he was asked to do and helped. I had my arms quite full on the way down to the beach so Gabe held Boyd's hand the entire walk down. He was such a sweetie!!

Boyd wasn't too thrilled to hold the frog. After about 1 second he flipped his hand over and dumped it off. It was pretty funny.

Max liked the frog the most and was most concerned about it getting jumping away.

Tuesday was another beautiful day and I went to a little courtyard that had fountains with Ashley and 3 of her kids. Again, it was great to let the kids run around while Ashley and I did come catching up.

Trenton and Marley

Wednesday, Ashley, Kristin, Ashton and I headed to the zoo. It was great weather for the zoo and a lot of the animals were out. Boyd going on a ride with Uncle Jade while we were packing up the car.

The boys.

Ike, Boyd, Trenton, & Max

Phil flew in late Wednesday night and Thursday morning we were able to meet up with Katlin for lunch.  I think Boyd had a little crush on her because he was acting so silly around her.

Thursday afternoon we left for the our annual summer camping trip. This year we went to a different place than we normally go, Timothy Lake near Mt. Hood.

The view from our campground.

One morning while camping we headed up to the Alpine Slides which was a big hit with all the kids.

Justin & Trenton

Jade & Peyton

Kristin & Max

JaNea & Gabe

Jeremy & Ike

After the Alpine Slides we headed back to camp and to the lake. The water was fairly warm and there was a fun dock that we all played on.

Saturday we headed out the Indian Reservation and went swimming at a place that we went growing up.  

Boyd and Trenton had the same swim suit. I loved it!

Most of the cousins hanging out together while we ate lunch at the park.

Ike, Macie, Taryn, Trenton, Gabe, Marley, Max, and Boyd

Boyd with the remote control truck. It was by far his favorite thing the whole trip.

Kahneeta Swimming Pool

Boyd enjoying some ice with Grandma.

Ashton and I both have birthdays at the end of August and usually celebrate together while we're camping. I think this picture is hilarious, Ashley!

About 15 or 20 minutes after we sang happy birthday, Marley and Max surprised us with birthday bouquets they picked. It was so sweet I almost cried!! I love my nieces and nephews and it makes me sad that I can't spend more time with all of them!

The group shot. 

Gabe, Sam, JaNea, Jade, Peyton, Ashton, Mom, Dad, Jeremy, Brek, Kristin, Ike, Max, Jerai, Boyd, Phil, Macie, Ashley, Marley, Trenton, Jusin, and Taryn

(Everyone minus, Nipper and the triplets)