How I Ride

Campin'

4 brave parents and their 4 brave, as-of-yet-and-possibly-will-be-forever-after-this-experience child-free friends set out to camp in Maupin, OR. Town of 400 people on the shores of the Deschutes River. Hand cranked margaritas (!), aerosol pancakes and beautiful whitewater were the highlights. Ruby and Ellery took turns being the lowlight; sometimes they were actually in tandem. But thankfully the sun has to come up eventually, and there was a coffee stand within walking distance, so everyone survived. And the rafting was amazing; the 58 degree water and bright sunshine took care of our fatigue. (except for Scott and Joe, who went the day before when it was cold and cloudy and then babysat the girls while the rest of were on the river- thanks guys!)

This string was taken from Ruby immediately after the photo.

Naked camping!!

Playing catch-up

I realize as I watch the neighborhood sink into darkness at 8pm that summer is indeed nearing it's end. Here's how we spent the last of it...

Chasing cats



Taking car rides

Visiting sea lions

Standing between Oregon and Washington

Collecting rocks


Ah, those carefree days of August. But now September is upon us, and it's time to hunker down for fall.

Well, maybe a few weeks of Indian Summer wouldn't hurt....