Summertime in Montana (Flathead Valley)

OFFICER AWOL

This gives a whole new meaning to "Off Duty Officer". This patrol car was parked right up next to the highway in "radar stance". Upon approaching the car, you significantly reduce your speed only to realize that you've been duped. The officer has left this guy in charge. Only in small town Montana!

Swimming & Ice Cream

This pic of Kate cracks me up. That ice cream cone is about as big as her head.

Buffalo Herd

Hiking Lone Pine Mountain

We went for a hike near Grandma Thomas' house on Lone Pine Mountain. We jumped off rocks and logs, saw deer, and had a great view of the valley floor.

Willamette River

Dave put his boat in on the Willametter River in Portland and we took a tour of the Portland City Skyline and headed further south to see the Oregon City Falls. While at the falls we came upon a fisherman that reeled in a HUGE Sturgeon. It was incredible to watch. You can see it on the side of his boat.

Beauty Session

Aurora and Myah begged me to scrunch their hair yesterday so we got out the mouse, hairspray and blow dryer. They looked so cute when we were done. It is fun that they are getting old enough to do this with. Pre-teens here we come.

I MET BOB

Bob's Red Mill Products are headquartered here in Oregon so Laura, Audrey, DeAnn, Gabe and I took the kids there yesterday. We shopped, ate lunch and met Bob.
Their food is DELICIOUS!

Chillin'

On the way home from the waterpark I turned around to see Quinn chilling in the back seat. The hat is no joke, it really is his.....he likes it.

Ladies Lunch

Grandma Harris requested a ladies lunch when she visited Portland this last week and we of course were excited to make that happen. Merla, DeAnn, Amanda, Melissa, Robyn, Laura, Gabe, & all of our children had a fun time together. We had the kids each take a turn singing songs to Grandma. They were so cute.

Thanks Grandma for a Ladies Lunch!

Kindergarten Graduation

Quinn & His Kindergarten Teacher

Quinn really lucked out this year, Mrs Pelissier was truly an awesome lady. We will cross our fingers that his first grade teacher is wonderful.

Kai footage for Ben

Promised Ben some Footage

Baby Kai

Baby Kai is staying with us this week while my sister Kami is on a wedding cruise.

Cow-A-Bungah

When Grandma and Grandpa Oram were here, they challenged Quinn to say run and jump off the diving board and yell, "Cow-A-Bungah"!

Cleaning Out Garage

While cleaning out the garage, Cannon found dads boots and tried them on.

Friends

We had some friends come over and play and when they left Cannon asked me when we were going to have them back, I wasn't sure who Cannon was asking about and he told me, "Mom, I want our hot chocolate friends to come play."

Help Me Dad

Nate helped Cannon line up and swing. He wanted to chase the ball and bring it back after he hit it. Another favorite was when Cannon started throwing the balls up in the air and batting at them with his club.

Driving Range

We went to the driving range for FHE tonight.

LOLIPOPS

I brought Cannon and Quinn lolipops from my visit to Pike Place Market in Seattle. What kid doesn't love a gigantic lolipop.

Grandpa Oram

Grandpa Oram helps Quinn learn to tie his shoes.