Summer in Bend

Summer is always full of adventure and taking advantage of all that Oregon has to offer. We spent some time in St. Helens playing in the backyard (Papa was the champion sharpshooter), watching Colin play flag football, going to the Dollar Store (a favorite pastime of Adi and Nana!), and just hanging out.

The kids got over to Bend for some last minute fun before school started. Colin made a beeline for the fishing pond and Adi and Nana took sketch pads to help pass the time while Colin caught three fish. Mom took Adi and Colin down the Deschutes River in Dad's raft and we all went to our favorite hangout: the Family Fun Center for some miniature golf and go-carts. And, we can't forget the bicycling and swimming in Sunriver with a quick pony ride thrown in for good measure!

Our good friends (and birthday twin!), Cathie and Roger, went up the mountain with us for a great dinner at the top of Pine Martin. Spectacular view and good company. Cathie was a real trooper for getting on the lift!