Crazy Balloon Hats.

Of course, I had to start with a picture of Brock =) He was really just along for the ride during this adventure. My friend Stephanie and I, and all of our kids, went to the annual apple festival and had a really fun day! The best party, though, was definitely the balloon hats that the kids got. All except Brock and Audrey. You had to be 3 to get a balloon hat. So sad for them.


This guy was quite the character. And Amy, look at his hat, it's a turtle =)

Caden was THRILLED!!!! He asked for a Spiderman balloon hat - which sparked a frenzy. Luke and Sammy had to ask for a Spiderman balloon hat, too =)

So excited. And pretty cute, too!

A bountiful garden.

Well, my garden did really good this year! I got a couple little zuccini, a little bit of brocolli, and a few strawberries and blueberries. But the one thing that I got an abundance of was the tomatoes! My plants were amazing! I didn't really expect much from them since our summer was so short and it was my first time gardening. But, I was pleasantly surprised! I got several different varieties and they were all delicious. The most unfortunate part of this amazing growing was that since that summer was so short and the plants didn't have quite enough sun, I ended up losing a HUGE amount of tomatoes. They had grown, but hadn't ripened and it turned too cold before they could. Oh well, I can't wait to try again next year!

A boy and his dad.....

"If the relationship of father to son could really be reduced to biology, the whole world would blaze with the glory of fathers and sons."

-James Baldwin

Nigel and Caden really have the best of times together. This particular day, they took a trip up Mt. Hood and climbed up as high as they could. Caden loved it, just like everything that they do together. Their relationship is definitely one-of-a-kind. It's enough to make me jealous sometimes =) Caden is always looking forward to his next "adventure" with Daddy!