September 2009

Noah eating an ice cream cone at Multnomah Falls. He didn't nap and is looking awfully tired.

Brayden enjoying an ice cream cone.

Brayden sharing the ice cream cone.

Brayden, Noah, Lauren (their cousin) enjoying the view of the Falls.

Hiking up to the bridge above the Falls.

Noah and Lauren walking on a curb with Rob's help. We were in Seaside on the Oregon coast.

Brayden doesn't need help walking the curb.

Brayden and Lauren really took to each other during her visit.

They look so grown up but Brayden is only 4 and Lauren is 2.

Brayden on the carousel.

Rob, Brayden, and Noah on the carousel.

Aunt Tina and Noah.

Noah showing me his belly.

Noah on the swing.

Brayden swinging.

Noah is a little daredevil...he'll stand on the upper platforms and lean over or jump....we need to watch him very closely.

Portland Bridge Pedal

Rob and Brayden did the Portland Bridge Pedal this year. Rob pulled Brayden in a trailer and he loved it.

Brayden doesn't like his photo taken.

View of Portland from Markam Bridge (I-405).

Brayden in the trailer.

View of the St. John's Bridge. Most of the bridges were closed to traffic.

Brayden getting a snack.

Brayden and Rob enjoying the view.

First Day of Preschool - September 9, 2009

Brayden loves preschool and was very excited about going.

I drew a heart on his hand so when he saw it during his first day of school, he would know that I was thinking about him and love him. He drew a smiley face on my hand so I knew that he loved me.

Camping at Honeyman State Park in Oregon - Labor Day weekend

The kids playing with glow stickes at night.

We took a paddle boat out on the lake. The kids loved it for the first 35 minutes.

August 2009

Noah leaning backwards while playing with Rob.

Noah wanted to play soccer with Brayden and his team.

Brayden was playing the goalie....Noah wanted to play too.

Brayden with his team.

Fun on the swings.

Noah loves the slides.

Playing in the backyard.

Playing in a fountain in downtown Portland.

Big Truck Day at Conestoga Recreation Center.

Brayden in a city vehicle.

Noah making a basket. He loves playing basketball.

Noah and Brayden in a limo.

Noah, Brayden, and Teresa in the wheel of a Monster Truck. The highlight of my..uh, I mean, their day.

Brayden in a Monster Truck.

Brayden reading books to Noah.

Noah snacking and watching Brayden play floor hockey.

Brayden loved his floor hockey class. Good thing they were using foam sticks.

Noah painting at home.

Brayden painting.

Hmmm...I think it's time for a bath.