Hood River

Bella had a great time playing Kellen at a park in Hood River overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.

2011-05 Hood River

Isabella turns 2

Bella celebrated her 2nd birthday with a dozen of her closest friends. She had a fabulous weekend filled memorable moments and of course, lots of special treats. To this day, her favorite song is still "Happy Birthday".

2011-05 2nd Bella's Birthday

Easter

Our wonderful neighbors have a fantastic Easter party at their house every year. Isabella really enjoyed finding (and especially opening) the Easter eggs!

2011-04 Easter Party

Visit from Auntie Bonnie

My sister escaped New York City for a Portland work event just in time to celebrate our birthdays together. We enjoyed a sunshine filled day at the Tulip Festival followed by a bit of retail therapy during Bella's nap and finished with night on the town which would have been even more fun was I not 5 months pregnant :)

2011-04 Bonnie to Oregon

Hawaii

We escaped from the dreary Oregon winter in February and enjoyed some quality time with my Grandparents from Texas. Bella grew to love the sand and the water, but the wild roosters were truly the biggest hit!

2011-02 Kauai

Weekend in Seattle

While I attended a board review conference in Seattle, Charles and PaPaw made the most of a rainy weekend in the Pacific Northwest.

2011-01 Seattle

Christmas 2010

Once again a whirlwind Midwest trip to visit family for the holidays. This year, Bella really enjoyed unwrapping presents though she was not too found of the Chicago snow. It was a great visit and a wonderful opportunity to announce that there will be another addition to our family due on August 6th!

2010-12 Holidays

Fall 2010

We are working hard to catch up on the blog, so stay tuned for more posts soon...

2010-10 Suavie Island

2010-10 Halloween

2010-11 Bonnie To Portland

2010-11 Miscellaneous stuff

2010-12 Hockey

Visit from Nana

Back to back with our exciting sailing adventure, we had a visit from my Mom. We took advantage of the nice weather and took a river cruise on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, went for walks and played at the parks nearby. Bella especially enjoyed showing Nana how she could slide down the big slide all by herself!

2010-09 Sue to Oregon

San Juan sailing

“It’s a new level of certification, on a different type of boat”, “We need the experience” & “Bella wants to sail” – all reasons that my husband used to lure the family into another sailing trip. In September, Charles, Bella, Charlie and I spent another stellar week in the San Juan islands. When not under sail, we spent our time anchored in secluded coves and hiking atop the surrounding cliffs. Charles, Charlie and I earned our Catamaran charter certifications, and Bella enjoyed a week in close-quarters with her family.

2010-09 San Juan Sailing

And a link to the map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101345224695144554595.0004924f8742728a0f038&z=10