Wednesday sunset at the beach.

Noel had work really close to the beach so
we took the opportunity to go see the sun set.
It was absolutely gorgeous. The kids had a
blast and slept the whole way home. It was
a nice break from our usual schedule and I
can't wait until the next trip to the beach.

Tuesday in a crazy week.

Did you know they had intercom systems in 1914?
I didn't. Noel and I went to Pittock Mansion today
for a tour. It was built in 1914 by the founder of
the Oregon newspaper. It was really neat to see
how they lived and realize I would hate to live in a
mansion, it was kind of creepy.



Zoe and her best friend Ava. They are inseparable.


Zoe in her Ariel costume.


My Ethan and his big tooth.


A big tree I liked at the Mansion.


The view of Portland from the mansion.

Mr. Ethan

Zoe is at a sleep over tonight so I got some quality
time with Mr. E. I love the toothless grin.

7 on Thursday.

1. Zoe is really silly. I took about 50 pictures
of her and got about 3 without her tongue out.

2. Zoe is doing really good in school. She is learning
really fast and her penmanship is fantastic.



3. At some point the kids got a hold of my camera
and had some fun.




4. School can be really tiring.



5.I caught E reading in the car. He is about to finish
his first chapter book. He is loving school and is getting
big. He must be going through a growth spurt.



6. I am still alive. Sorry it has been a while since
I have posted.



7. Crissy is a bat dog.