Lori Here From Arizona, We Go To Beach!

Haley, Annie, Lori, Mom, Dad, and I went to Lincoln City today. It was a fun trip! While the weather was in the 90's at home, it was foggy, cool, and windy at the beach. And the casino was awesome (especially the buffet! They had the best salmon and salmon chowder. Very, very good!)

So why this picture? While the others remained in the casino, Haley and I went down on the beach. Unfortunately, it was super windy! I had a little tiny tent I was going to use as a sun shade while Haley ejoyed walking along the water. But because of the wind Haley tucked herself inside and I got this picture. Too bad I forgot to get everyone together for a group picture. I'll remember next time!

Soccer Haley!

From Monday, August 14 through Thursday, August 17, 2006, Haley was at the soccer camp put on by Forest Grove High School. The school's coach, Mike Hernandez, was there everyday. Haley was the only 8th grader there (grades 4-8), but because she is new to soccer and wanting to learn the basics it turned out very well for her.

There were high school girls there that worked with Haley. Also, today, the last day of camp, Haley begins her soccer season...practice at Lincoln Park. Roger Vandecouevering is her new coach.

Working in the Kitchen.

One of those rare pictures that I am in. Haley took this while I am helping Annie to make "Lumpia" (loom-pee-uh, Filipino eggrolls). At the hospital, workers enjoy sharing food. They love Annie's lumpia so much she spends a lot of time filling orders from them!

Washington County Fair

After getting back from camping at Timothy Lake, Annie volunteered to work at the Washington County Fair. Haley invited friend Robin and we all headed over. This is a picture of three bumblebees on a flower in the garden section (I always get new ideas by visiting there). The girls enjoyed walking around, got phony tatoos (why?!), and most enjoyed the Avon booth where they got to try new kinds of makeup.

At 5 pm, Annie finished and we went to the hypnotist display. It was fun to watch, but is it for real? Don't know, I certainly wouldn't want to be a participant. Robin tried out, but after being up on the stage she was sent back to sit down with us. All in all, a good time!

Washington County Fair Happenings!

Haley's Friend, Robin (far right on stage), tries to be hypnotized. Didn't happen. She had to rejoin us mere mortals out in the audience.

...and more flowers at the fair.

Purple Fountain Grass, very nice looking ornamental grass, found at the Washington County Fair.

Also at the Washington County fair were the "dockdogs", dogs that would take flying leaps into a pool... yes, it was fun to watch (and there were little grandstand seats with shade so I hung out there a lot...it was hot!)

Bitter Melon Beauty!

An interesting little plant, this is what Annie calls "bitter melon". I saw some of the vegetables at the Saturday Market in Hillsboro and they call them bitter cucumbers. Either way, I really like how these plants grow. They love to climb. You can see their curly-kew shoots in this picture. Wish we would have planted earlier though, still no vegetables!

Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon Camping Trip

Annie and Rose. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Annie and Haley. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Haley and friends. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Eating our last meal (breakfast) at Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Enjoying our last evening at Timothy Lake is Haley.

Haley zooms by in a go-kart. Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Annie, Tory, Haley. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Rose, Dan, Danica, Tory, Haley, Annie. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

More eating (Annie and my tent in background). Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.(photo by Haley)

The campfire still going from the night before. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

The Campsite. Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon.