Happy 8th Birthday Cole!

It's Swimming Time

Cole and Chad's Excellent Adventure

While I was in California visiting family Cole still had to go to school. Chad made sure his Memorial weekend was memorable. He and Cole went exploring and happened upon Crooked River Gorge and took a walk and climb to explore the area. They also went to Warm Springs and check out the water slides and enjoyed Sunday together with bike riding and learning patience using a frustrating yet engaging Wii game. 

Climbing Cole

On top of a rock with something Chad did not notice till after he looked at the pictures at home.

All Smiles

Bottom of the flying dog sign mentioned that MANY dogs have jumped to there death.

Ella and Sebastian

Ella and Sebastian!

More from visit with Nana and Pop Pop

More Carnival

Nana and Pop Pop Visit

Mobile Blogging

Trying this from my phone. These are pictures of Cole and Ella from their first school carnival. Fun was had by all!

A Day at the Beach

 Cole and Ella holding hands at Driftwood Beach in Florence, OR.

 Cole enjoying himself. I LOVE the look of pure unadulterated joy!

 Ella ran to chase the waves and ran away from the waves. Sometimes Ella was fast enough and sometimes the waves won. She did not mind.

Cole is enjoying the effects of water, tide and sand. Ella just dancing. She loves to dance. In Ella's mind if it is worth doing you can dance while doing it. 

Christmas... um a little late but better than never!

 Cheese

 Sledding in Washington

 Christmas in an Idaho Igloo

 Lewiston Choo Choo

 Ella pets her first snake.

 Cole smiles for the camera

Ella. Hands on hips.

2nd Grade Cole

During the good weather Cole rode his bicycle to school... so therefore we have helmet hair. You win some you lose some. He has a great smile. 

First Snow Angel of the Season

Corn maze, Bozeman, MT

 Corn Maze 2010

 All bundled up to keep warm at the gate to the maze.

 Cole driving the hay bale tractor.

 Cole and Ella playing in the corn pit.

Corn Pit 1 Kids 0

Pictures I have been meaning to post

Rock 'Em Sock Em Cole and Ella. This is how Cole and Ella work out their differences. Awe sibling love.
A recent trip to MOR and a traditional picture with Big Mike.

Cole exploring the new Yellowstone Kid's exhibit at MOR. The Bison
is a musical instrument made from recycled tires, instruments, and all different sort of fun stuff. It's pretty crafty.

On the Bluff. Some sort of overlook that Pop Pop would know. It is also a restroom break place. So you can see where my mind was.

Ella's Zoolander "Blue Steel" Look. She hopes to be accepted to the
Center for Children Who Don't Read So Good.

She wanted to tell everyone that "Water, is the essence of wetness!"