Anniversary in Ashland

We met up with the Miller family in Ashland, Oregon for some quality family time while celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary. Charles and Josh went mountain biking down the side of Mt Ashland (a route which, perhaps not by coincidence, ended at an Ashland brew pub) while Heather and I took the kids to a beautiful vineyard just outside of town. Bella and Sebastian played as we enjoyed a sampling of the distinct Southern Oregon wine. We also took road trip to nearby Crater Lake National Park, where we enjoyed lunch at the historic Crater Lake Lodge and hiked along the caldera surrounding the deepest lake in the US. It was a wonderful getaway for all of us, and Bella can't wait to hang out with her cousin again soon.

2010-09 Ashland

Portland Firehouse

Being friends with a firefighter certainly has its' perks. This summer, we enjoyed a private tour of the downtown Portland fire station. All was good fun until the alarm went off while Charles was trying on the gear...

2010-08 Portland Firehouse

Picnic at the park

Enjoying ice cream with friends and playing in the water at Jamison Square.

August pics

Bridge Pedal

Isabella was fortunate enough to participate for the first time in Portland's annual Bridge Pedal. With the bridges closed to motorized traffic for the morning, the whole family including Pa-Paw Charlie, Jennifer and her son Kellen, all enjoyed a unique view of the city while crossing 5 of the city's most beautiful bridges on bicycle.

2010-08 Bridge Pedal