Friday, July 31, 2009
Swim Time
Sunday we all went to Sauvie Island. It's funny because we really prefer the clothing optional beach over the "regular" beach, because it has trees and shade (and usually not as crowded). Eric, Chad, Brittany, Drew, Luka, and I drove and met up with Matie and Anna and a several more of her friends and set up an area in the middle of nakedness. We always stay dressed, although Chad, Eric, and Brittany will probably end up nude one day. I even keep Luka dressed to save him from the sun. Anyway, it's a really pretty beach and the water was suprisingly nice and warm-ish. We brought our frisbee and played in the water. Each of us eventually getting tackled under the water at some point or another. The Luka enjoys being around us all. Wednesday Eric went back to S.I. beach with Luka. I bought this big inflatable tug boat, that Luka can stick his legs through and float about. I wish I could have gone with, but I was scheduled to work at the little boutique. Eric said he loved being in it. I think tomorrow we are going tubing down the Clakamas River... I'm going find Luka a little life vest. Can I take a 16 month old tubing? Anyway, we'll see. Yesterday I took him to the SE Community Center Swimming Pool, and that was sooo much fun. It was really his first time playing in a swimming pool. There are 3 pools, and the one we were in gradually goes from 0" to 2 feet with a large area for Luka to toddle and wade. They also have this circular path of water that is propelled by jets and it pushes you around and around... sort of like a running track, but smaller. He loved that. So much commotion and kids, and splashing, and squeeling. He had a blast.
Hello
I haven't been very good at blogging this month! We had lots of visitors. Luka had both Grandmas and a Poppy in town. It was cute to see him spend time with them. He really adores his Poppy, probably because he gets to go in the hot tubs with him : ). Luka has always been more attached to guys in my opinion. He really likes Uncle Chad and Uncle-Cuzzin Drew. Anyway, so we went to Lincoln City and stayed at the beach house with Aunt Fern, Russ, Aunt Kay, Uncle John, Conner Bear, the Uls was there for a couple of days, Patty & Scott, Brooke, Drew, and us three. So much fun, although the weather could have been a little warmer and a little more sunny. I've got a couple of web albums up on my picasa site that has pictures from the coast. I'll post the link in the next blog. We're all doing good in Portland. We made it through the HEATWAVE (all cap.'s because it was HAWT as Luka would say). So hot. 104! And Portland is not equipped for such weather. Luckily we got a AC window unit just in time, so we've been keeping the upstairs cool and comfortable.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Updates
It's been a long time since I've last written anything. Luka is now 16 months! Some new words are "bug", "juice", and "baby". We are looking forward to seeing both grandmas next week, and spending 4 or 5 days on the coast. Our 4th of July was nice. We went to Washington Park... which was nearly empty! I think most people either head to the rivers/lakes or stay home and bbq. So we had a nice, long picnic. We played ball and took a walk. At night Luka went to bed and Eric and I got a view of several fireworks. We could see downtowns from the 2nd floor balcony, and could see North Portland's and Vancouver's from the living room window. Not bad. I need to get some new pictures of Luka. His hair is getting longer and he is growing taller. I'm excited about the new (used) stroller that we just bought him. It's a 3 wheel jogging stroller- good for the beach and trails. I'm still thinking about Eugene and school. Back and forth on wether I should do it. The downside is the cost! I don't want to be in debt for a degree that will not gaurantee me anything more than a good experience. Plus the complications of moving... I'm not sure. If I don't go then I will be begin taking web design classes. It's something I want to learn. I'd also help Eric launch his business (more on that later). Lots of decisions... weighty ones. Also some big news in Germany, but I'm not sure if it's allowed to be public knowledge yet... : )
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