Things we found at the bottom of the lake

The lake is down about 22 feet right now so the city can work on pipe repairs. Its been interesting visiting the dock and checking out all the debris that is scattered around the area that is now exposed. There has been quite an assortment of objects...lot of sunglasses, CDs , beer cans and bottles and a ton of golf balls. Also, an oar, binoculars, a shoe and a watch. Unfortunately we did not find the Croc sandal that Sean lost 2 summers ago!

And today for breakfast...

Strawberries, OJ and yogurt with some new fancy type of Wheaties cereal that has pictures of football players on the box.

Capturing the moment

So many times, I want to sneak a quick photo but I always am too late. The top photo was an attempt to capture a rare moment of quiet reading *together* by the boys. I walked in and thought it was a very sweet moment...tip toed out to grab the camera, quietly moved closer and -arrrghhhh!- Jackson saw me.
The bottom pic is our favorite morning smoothie...and only way Sean will eat any bananas!

Soccer and a sunset

Soccer season beagn last Saturday and we had a great, sunny day. Jim is helping to coach both teams. Coaching 1st grade soccer requires a lot of patience...and at times 3rd grade soccer can be a challenge. But it's so great to get the kids out running around with their friends.
The last photo isn't anything spectacular but the color of the sky as we drove toward downtown PDX was really pretty.

A Rainy Thursday Morning

Leftover summer projects

The boys need a new paint color in their room. We used this color in our old house and it worked out nicely. In this room, it comes across as too dark and we really need a warm color. (For those grey and dreary winter months).So I asked the boys about ideas for color...their reply was "orange!". I want them to have some level of participation in this project, but orange? Can't do it. I tried to steer them to a more terra cota type of color and they agreed....but it isn't working. Back to the paint store I go....but please look out their window and see the cool new fort Jim bulit...another summer project!

Another school year begins

An end of summer hike

...and a really cool tree!!