Newport Beach Trip

 

 

Third Street Block Party

 

On Sunday our neighborhood held its first block party to celebrate the houses that turn 100 years old this year. We blocked off Lane St., a sidestreet, and tables, umbrellas and BBQs filled the sreet. We had great food, fun games for the kids, a house tour and a presentation by Mr. Poole, an older man who grew up on the street and whose grandfather built many of the homes. Shane and I really enjoyed visiting with all our neighbors including the couple from Canada who are currently living in my mom's house as part of a home exchange.The two Elisabeth's from Denmark and my sister Leyah joined us for the party and Elisabeth L. got a chance to experience her first real cupcake! She was a little turned off by the bright colored frosting though. The party was a fun way to end a long day that started with church at our new church, Gospel Fellowship Community Church. Shane is on the leadership team and has been busy helping get the church off the ground.

 

Berries Baby!

My cousin Elisabeth from Denmark is visiting with her friend (also Elisabeth) and we took them berry picking last week. We picked 9 pounds of raspberries and canned two batches (about 16 1/2 pints) of raspberry jam. We're having so much fun with two 18 year old's in the house - who knew I'd enjoy teenagers so much?! They've been great with the kids and helping with West.

Independence Day!

For our second year in a row we spent the fourth of July in Bend at the Bend Pet Parade and the festival in Drake Park with Shane's family (the Churchills) including Dale and Trevor, my mom and Chip and Leyah and her boyfriend Nick. After a picnic in the park we headed back to our campground and had a big BBQ. Afterwards Shane and the men enjoyed "squirrel fishing" using peanuts and mini marshmallows for bait and then Shane, the girls, Leyah and Nick went into Bend for the fireworks. We had beautiful weather, almost too hot, and we had a great trip!

Family Camping in Bend

High Desert Museum