Sauvie's Island

Another favorite thing about Oregon summer (I sound like a broken record...do you think I love it here?) is concerts on Sauvies Island. We met with friends from when Henry was in preschool. So fun to see the kids grow up together. Maggie really really loved this pig. HILARIOUS.

Best Plate and Pitchfork to Date

As many of you know, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Plate and Pitchfork. This years was THE BEST ever. It was a Domaine Drouhin winery. BEAUTIFUL. The food was from chefs from:St. Jack's & Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine. INCREDIBLE. They had the dinner a mile from the winery and the scene was idyllic - perched on a hilltop above the Dundee Hills. A top ten Oregon experience. Everything I love about this place in one perfect night. 

Maggie's Moment

This weekend the older kids went with my mom and dad to San Diego, which left Maggie alone with me and Mark. I have to admit, the quite and calm was slightly disturbing to me. I missed them horribly. That said, it was a magical evening with my lovely Maggie. We had so much fun spoiling her and she savored every moment. On Saturday we met my sister her four AWESOME children at the zoo and had a blast. 

I heart my husband of 11 years

It was our 11 year anniversary on Saturday -- HOLLA! We had our wedding purposefully on the weekend of the Brewers Festival because we LOVE beer and love the beer culture in Portland. That said, since we had Henry, we may have been back once or twice.  This year, I rode my bike down (with the infant seat attached...in my dress...on Cornell.....) and met Mark. We tried a couple of NUMMY beers, and then went to a super yummy dinner at Park Kitchen. A perfect night with my awesome husband. 

 Facing North.....

 Facing South....

We were seriously cracking each other up. 

A Top Ten Day!

My mom was supposed to take my nieces to LA for a "girls weekend" but since she broke her leg, she is stuck to her bed. So....I got to have a whole day with them. They are the most amazing, kind, sweet and wonderful little girls. I was in heaven having a mini-van full of children and the kids were THRILLED to see two of their cousins. We chose a Art Gallery for our "cousin adventure" day and had a blast. It was amazing to have kids ranging from 11-2 years old who could explore art and different mediums together. SO FUN. 

Red Tail Awards Ceremony

At the end of golf camp they have an awards ceremony. Of the 40 or so kids, only three trophies are given out and all week the kids are talking about who is in the "running". Henry secretly told me he was going for the "Sportsmanship" trophy. So Henry. Turns out he did get a trophy -- Most Improved. He was elated...as was Frances. When the coach called out "Giggles" to give Frances her award, everyone cheered and the coaches all did a "woop". Definitely a camp favorite. So fun. 

Bring It Golf Camp

Henry and three of his friends from school..............and Frances.......are taking golf camp this week. I got to take the kids to camp and it was just hilarious. Frances was in HEAVEN being will the big boys. Apparently, Frances was chosen as "camper of the day" and received the nickname Giggles. The best part was how proud Henry was and how excited he was to tell me. Such a great big brother.