Rural life

On our way back from our new house today, I spotted a beautiful wheat field. I had to stop and get some pictures. I don't know why, but I have always wanted pictures in a wheat field--I know--weird. They turned out okay, but she was getting poked by the wheat and wasn't really feeling it. Carson didn't want to get stuff in his shoes, so he wouldn't do it. I thought we were going to get in trouble for trespassing when a guy started to walk over, but he was just concerned that we were hurt and had no issues with me trampling through his field and taking pictures of Maddy. Good ole' country folk
This is probably the best one. I couldn't really get the shot I wanted--it was a bit pokey
Not really diggin' it
There's a bit of a smile
Look at those golden locks

Up on Two Wheels!!

woo-hoo...he did it. He has been practicing for the last few days and he finally did it today. He put his feet on his pedals and rode off. We are so proud of him for sticking with it. He had his bad days and his bike has a few scratches from where he threw it down...but he didn't give up. I was planning on taking a few pics along with the video, but he had a little crash and needed a Band-aid and a break. I'll have to capture it later.

It's Soccer time again!!

Carson was in soccer camp this week through Hillsboro Parks and Rec. This is his third year. He sure did change from the first year. I couldn't get him to play 2 years ago and this year he was a star. I think he found his calling. It was fun to watch him. They played a scrimmage at the end of every "class" and he was quite the player. He made several goals every game and was very proud. The teachers, whom have been the same every year-very cool-weren't as impressed with his competiveness as Madelyn and I were. We were cheering for him and his team. I think we were supposed to be a bit less focused on competition, but we couldn't help it. He loved it. Madelyn, being the camera lover she is, got in a few glamour shots while being the spectator.



He kinda looks like he needs a potty break here, eh?

Wazzzzzzuuuuuupppppp?????

go team go!! Ra-ra-ra
I don't even know what to say about this one

Uh-oh shoe is untied

July 4th

We had an awesome 4th of July weekend. We had a fabulous time with friends all day. We started the day with me running in the CAT Walk/5k run downtown as part of the Hillsboro 4th of July Parade. It was fun. I came in at just under 26 minutes--not bad for the slow runner I usually am. Then we headed home and got ready to have many friends/neighbors over for a BBQ-potluck. It was great to watch the kids in the backyard playing and going all over. There were kids everywhere. It's crazy to think that in just 2 short weeks, we won't be here anymore. I hope all the neighbors that the kids have played with and all us moms that gossiped and socialized out front will still be a part of our lives after we move. Anyway, here are some shots of the day.