Posted by: Becca and Kyle
We started work on the new house.
A before picture, looking from the kitchen into the living area.

After removing the baby, carpet, and trim.

Kyle took all the appliances out of the kitchen and removed the linoleum flooring.

This resulted in a large blood blister.

M had all kinds of excuses as to why he could not help out. I can't crawl. I am a baby. This hammer is too heavy.


So far, all the old flooring and trim is out of the kitchen, living area, office, and hallway and new wood floors have been ordered. The photo documenting has been very bad to date, but this wrong will be righted!

After a hard day of work, the boys relax in our new backyard.





This picture is here just because.

Posted by: Becca and Kyle
The Scolardis came for a visit this week. M was pretty fired up to see other small people.

We did some hiking and biking.

The favorite part of our first hike was not the four gorgeous waterfalls we saw. It was playing in the river.


We also went to Crater Lake.



Casey jumping off the big rock into the lake:


One day we went to the park along the Deschutes. M ate the beach while the big kids swam. River mud is very yummy.

We also went to Crux for beers and dinner on the lawn.

M was a little lost the day after everyone left. His red ball provided some solace.

Saturday night we took M to watch his first bike race, stage 4 of the Cascade Cycling Classic, the downtown criterium.

Posted by: Becca and Kyle
The ottoman is eating M!

If a one-piece, plaid suit isn't exciting enough...

M's new red ball takes things to another level!

Picnic in the park after the Wednesday farmers' market.


M had his usual. Mom and Dad had noodle bowls from American Monster Noodle.
The Pork Chow Chow: Pork, Smoked Corn Chow-Chow, Squash, Baby Bok Choy, Egg, Noodles & Broth. That is a soft boiled egg that has been soaked in soy and sesame sauces...

Vegetarian special.


M turned 11 this week.


The next three pictures we call the Prince Fatty Fat series:


The little prince being carried in after lunch outside.

Kyle did the Cascades 100 this weekend. It is a 100 mile mountain bike race. If you finish you get a growler.

It was Kyle's birthday this week too. Birthday breakfast was Chipotle Chilaquiles

and, you guessed it, birthday cake was carrot!

Posted by: Becca & Kyle

Fourth of July picnic in the park. I know my shorts are plaid, thanks to Pop's educational video!


Giant baby attacks.

Give me...

...the...

bread!

Not sure what to say about these:


Yesterday, we dressed M up in this super-cool hat and took him on a hike at Tumalo Falls. Oh, no M, has something taken your breath away?

Was it waterfall #1?


Or, waterfall #2?

Or, was it waterfall #3?


Are we going swinging or not?

I get this whole chair to myself?

Hmmm. OK.

Guess I'll make myself comfortable.

Posted by: Becca and Kyle
Breakfast at Sunnyside Up Cafe in Corvallis. Huevos Rancheros. M loved them!

Another tasty egg breakfast.

After meetings in Corvallis, we went to Newport (the other one). The view from our oceanside condo.

Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Now check out the nautical decor...

With this to look at from the deck, we didn't spend much time inside!

M's first bowl of clam chowder. Yes, that's a pat of butter! He loved it.


116 stairs to the condo.

On Monday we went to Yaquina Head to see the lighthouse and tidal pools.


Seals.

Sea urchins.

Sea stars.

Family.

Lighthouse.

Back in Bend. Lizard man taking a walk.

Hold up! I have something on my face?

I'm so embarrassed.

River side picnic dinner.