Our Backyard

Soren likes to check out just how tall our corn is growing. And Maggie the dog likes to run in our new backyard -- in which we removed our driveway in order to have some space for grass. (The retaining wall near the corn is made out of the cement from the former driveway.)

Mini-vacation on the Oregon Coast

To escape the heat wave, this weekend we spent 3 days in Manzanita, along the Oregon coast. We had a fantastic time, but returned to 105 degrees at home. So much for missing the heat wave.

Soren loves playing in the sand, but at the same time, hates getting sand on his hands.

Sweet Corn on July 4th

After trying to explain corn on the cob to Soren, it wasn't until he started eating it on July 4th that Soren discovered how great it was. I think he ate 4 ears of corn that day.

Day at the Beach

 We spent Saturday at Cannon Beach, which is about 90 minutes from Portland. Soren liked seeing all of the starfish on the rocks, and using a stick to draw in the sand. 

Weekend at the Mt. Hood cabin

We had a great weekend at a cabin on Mt. Hood, about an hour outside of Portland. Soren and his friend Eliana made the world's tiniest snowman at the Timberline Lodge (where The Shining was filmed many years ago). Weather was beautiful -- in the 70s and sunny all weekend. We went on some great hikes, had lots of good food, and lots of fun with our friends. On the drive back to Portland, Soren had his first Dairy Queen experience.

Soren's 2nd Birthday

At the Creek

On the drive to the creek.

Soren's Birthday Party

Soren had a great party, with lots of balloons, bubbles, playing with friends, and of course, cake.

Tulip Farm

Soren went to a tulip farm with his grandma today. We enjoyed the great weather and all of the flowers.

Easter Egg Hunt in Laurelhurst Park

Soren and his friend, Winslow, hunted for eggs together at our neighborhood park.

Cannon Beach at the Oregon Coast

The day before Easter was Mike's 40th birthday. We spent the day at the Oregon Coast. It was cold and rainy, but lots of fun. Except for the weather, it reminded us of our times at Santa Cruz when we lived in California.

Two is better than one ?

We are working on getting Soren away from using his bink/pacifier. As you can see, it's going quite well.

Playing with Winslow

Winslow and his family (Rebecca and Andy) live across the street from us and both Soren and Winslow have a great time hanging out, walking around the neighborhood, and running around yelling!

A trip to the zoo with Alix & Olivia

 

 

 

 


One of Soren's favorite things to do is going to the zoo. He loves watching the sea lions swim up and down the glass tank, feeding the goats, watching the fish, riding the train, the list just goes on.

Fun at the duck pond with Eliana

On a rainy afternoon we bagged our corn and took off for Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens to feed/pet/watch/chase/run from the ducks and geese. Despite one very scary looking (and sounding) goose, it was a great afternoon!