Portland Aquarium

Bridger has really been into sharks the last few years.  He has been collecting shark teeth and reading books about them.  He was really excited when we went to Portland Aquarium and found out he could pet a shark.  He stayed by the shark tank for over an hour petting the sharks.  He also got a chance to feed the sting rays.  The sting rays ate right out of his hands.  Lilly was scared but I was able to force her to touch a baby sting ray.  But she had no problem petting the huge iguana!

Cougar Run 2013

Ian Wilde, Matthew Weselak, Bridger

Mrs Rawland's 3rd Grade Class

Fall 2013

 I love these two more than words!! I know my opinion is biased but I think they are beautiful kids.

This is what happens when your kids get the camera

Bridger has always enjoyed taking pictures.  On our trip to Nauvoo he used my camera and took hundreds of pictures.  It was fun to see what he thought was "cool"; pots of flowers, the horse's bum, grandma and grandpa, Lilly.  He did get a few really good pictures but I love the random ones.

Lilly's pictures involved mostly dead dried-up worms on the sidewalk and our feet.

My Little Business Man Summer 2011

When I had a garage sale a few summers ago, Bridger decided to have a lemonade stand.  I noticed after awhile that he was looking sad with his head on his hand.  I told him to perk up and smile or no one would want to buy his lemonade.  He told me I was wrong.  He had noticed whenever he got his sad/grumpy look that people would stop and buy from him.  I'm not sure if I agree with his method but it did work. 

Berry picking in Oregon

When I move from Oregon this is what I will miss...Summers picking berries of all kind.  You just can't beat the price $1/lb, the taste of picking your own berries and the size.  It is heaven!

Moving out- Summer 2011

Derek has been working on the clubhouse out back.  When it was complete Bridger went into his room and packed a bunch of clothes, grabbed his shoes and announced he was moving into the clubhouse.  It didn't last long :)