Kevin's Birthday Hike

We went hiking today to celebrate Kevin's 41st. He had just recently read about a beautiful hike near the coast to Drift Creek Falls, which included both a beautiful falls and a suspension bridge (Grant McOmie's hike description)) Kev's a self-proclaimed fair weather hiker, so I was a bit surprised that he was anxious to get out on the trail on such a cold bleak day. We didn't expect snow either, but by the time we drove all the way to the trailhead, we were all ready to hit the trail. Kiki was in dog heaven and Kieran was proud to pick through the slushy mud with his hiking pole (even though he forgot his coat and had to borrow Daddy's!). I half expected Makenna to be grouchy since we started close to her nap time, but she was all smiles and loved snow hiking as much as the summer time. We were all soggy by the time we returned from the 3 mile hike, but the adventure was worth it. Happy Birthday Hubby!!

Kier's trip

Kieran was lucky enough to take a trip up to the Port Townsend area of Washington State with his Aunt Miel and Grandpa Wally. They visited Miel's college roommate and her two boys. Apparently they had a fun time walking on a frozen wetland:

Ridem' Zebra 2011

For Makenna's 1st birth day, her Auntie Miel gave her a zebra. You may have seen the first video from last February. Well, even though she has nearly outgrown it, lately she's taken her zebra riding to a whole new level. It's truly not the camera person's fault that it's so blurry, she's just moving too fast!

Ridem' Girly!!

Best of Summer 2010

It's been a busy summer for us, and it's kind of hard to believe that summer is really over. Alas, with all our activities I've been neglecting our family blog. Here's my attempt at catching up.

Makenna's favorite pastime lately has been digging/eating dirt/sand:

Below is a video of Makenna and Kiki early in the summer. She has grown even more in love with Kiki and every dog she meets lately, and loves baby-signing dog by sticking out her tongue and panting. It's quite adorable. He's now been part of our family for over a year, and Makenna doesn't remember life without him.

Summer Splashing

Summer is finally here in Portland...

Makenna was elated to splash around in her kiddie pool with Kieran. Not surprisingly Kieran kept wanting to be hosed down. It wasn't even that hot, barely eighty degrees, but with our seventy degree June we were ready to get wet.

We also had a blast at Sunday Parkways North. I wish I had photos or videos, but it was an amazing day. Better than the weather, Kieran rode a few mile loop with full gusto. Makenna slept in her bike seat, and we all enjoyed the family ride amidst hundreds of pedaling Portlanders.

Horsey Girl

Makenna got a fun little horsey, zebra really, for her birthday from her Auntie Miel. Since she lives across the country, this is the best way to say thank you! Hope this gives you a smile too :-)

Sorry for making you turn your head, but I can't seem to figure out how to rotate videos...

PS Ignore Kieran's squeals, Kev is tickling him.