Fall 2013

Braedens first kayak session in the pool @ 5 years old

May 2013 - Five Years Old B-Day

April 2013

October 2012

twins bouldering at Stoneworks climbing gym

smear and edge!

twins bouldering at Stoneworks climbing gym

September 2012

4 mile hike with 1500' gain

navigating at Gumjuwac Saddle

Braeden gently caught a butterfly in the preschool classroom during the first week of school.  He ran outside to release it from his little four-year old hands. The class watched it fly away.  I love this scene.

The twins "rowed" their first boat on Lost Lake north of Mt Hood. They caught 2 12"-long trout each. Kaia reeled one in like it was a Marlin. After 20 failed attempts to get the fish in the hand net, Braeden finally picked it up by the string and put it in the net. Whatever works! Now we're having trout for dinner...yum!

August 2012

Cape Falcon, one of the most beautiful parts of the Oregon Coast

exploring Smuggler's Cove

examining clams at Smuggler's Cove

Recently, Kristen was explaining to Kaia as she came off the "thinking chair" that hitting her brother is not a good choice. It is painful and hurts her brother's feelings. She gave the non-violence reminder a solemn nod and replied, "Yes, mama. I don't want to hurt Brae anymore. I'll just tell him I'll only hit him once a day.

June 2012

Braeden caught his first fish Friday night - a little large mouth bass! He was VERY excited:)

First trip to the dentist! Braeden tried several times to say "see ya later" before it was his turn to sit in the dentist's chair. The dentist got him to laugh by saying "whose alligator teeth are these?" Their teeth look great. So far, so good!

The hike down to our favorite Oregon surf spot