Sunriver, Oregon

We just got back from a great week in Oregon. Joel had some work up there to do over Independence Day weekend, so the rest of us tagged along. It's basically a small community of vacation rental homes, shops and outdoor activities. Pictured here is the home we rented. It was great having 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, even a washer and dryer while on vacation.
The deer here were not afraid of people. This picture isn't great, but there were 4 deer wandering between the two houses across the street. They came all the way up to the road before heading down the street. The kids were thrilled to see them. Behind Ethan is a neighboring vacationer who was riding bikes with the kids.

We rented a trailer from a local bike shop so we could go on a family ride. There is over 30 miles of paved bike trail around the area. All I can say is, Emily, I can see why you want to move to this state, the scene is amazing and there is so much to do!

Birthday Boy

Austin had a great 1st birthday. We celebrated a little early since we were traveling on the 30th, but I don't think he noticed. Here you can see he had plenty of help from big brother and sister opening his gifts.
Austin didn't have a fancy cake, just a pile of cupcakes, but he sure did enjoy them.

He took his first step on Father's Day and is trying more and more each day. Unlike my other two who didn't have the desire until well after their first birthdays, I can tell Austin wants too. I think he'll get this walking thing down in the next month.

All I want for Christmas...

So Ethan finally wiggled those 2 front teeth all the way out. Of course you have to get the traditional pose for the memory book and this is the look he gives me. I realize vampires are a big thing right now, but I didn't know I was mother to one.