5th Annual Fall boys camping Trip - Big Lake OR (2018)

We just got back from our 5th annual fall boys camping trip in 2018.  This year we went with some friends that the kids go to school with and the location was Big Lake near Hoodoo ski area West of Sisters.  Dad Patrick with boys Severin and Ben.  Big lake is actually a bit of a misnomer, as the lake isn't that big but it was super 'blue'.    

Previous years:

This year we went the 3rd week of September so we didn't have to worry about deer hunting season (rifle).  I think the 3rd week of September will likely become our defacto standard going forward.   This year the weather was colder and rainy, but we were up at 5000 ft so that could have been part of the reason.  Due to soccer games we got a late start Saturday afternoon so the trip felt shorter than usual.  Going forward we agreed that even if their is soccer games, we might just skip them and even make it a 2-night deal Friday and Saturday.  As with previous years the requirement for this trip is that it cannot be car camping, and must have some sort of 'remote' aspect to it even if just a little.  

Back to School

It’s that time of year again where the kids started back at school. We had a wonderful summer but looking forward to schedules and routine again. Hunter- 7th Noah- 5th Abbie- 4th Preston-1st Kelly- 2 days a week in kindergarten

Abbie turns 9

Happy birthday to our dear sweet Abbie. You make us so happy everyday. So glad you are part of our family. We love you to pieces!!! ❤💛❤

Abbie had her friends, Ashtyn and our neighbor Avrie over to help her celebrate her special day. The girls got to paint bird houses, play pin the horn on the unicorn, eat Abbie's favorite dinner of ravioli, followed by unicorn cupcakes and ended the night watching the old film, "The Parent Trap" outside. It was fun birthday celebration.🎈🎂🎉

Sunday Range Day

Sunday afternoon there was an organized 'range day' with the church middle school and high school. We shot pistols and rifles. Here is a cool capture of the rifle muzzle blast we got via slo motion video on an iPhone.

Camp Tadmor

Noah went to Camp Tadmor this week and we picked him up today. He had a great time as always and can't wait to go back.

Cougar Camp

Abbie went to Cougar Camp this week. It's a day camp day camp here in town and she had such a fun time. Her camp name was "Wild Flower." the campers got to hike, bike, swim, make crafts, sing songs and do skits.