Camping

We went camping the weekend of July 26-29th with some of our close friends. The ratio Adults to Kids was crazy 8:8. Next year I think it will be even crazier, because three of those were under 5 months. Next year all eight will be on foot.
We all took our bikes and bike trailers. Since we had three (Kiley, Nika, and Christian) we bought another trailer. It is way cool, a chariot.
All the kids had fun rolling around in the dirt, throwing rocks, going on rides, swimming (in dirty lake dorina), and eating junk food.
I really enjoyed camping with these guys. Everyone feels comfortable enough to kind of keep an eye on each others kids, giving us a lighter load.

More cute pictures @ The Bowmans', the Lundes' and the Rowles'.

Monkeys

We went to the Zoo yesterday and found this monkey vine swing. Kiley picked up on it quick, but Nika was a bit timid.

Ain't it Great to Be Loved

The girls are very much in love with their new nephew. At times it is hard to keep them away from him

Schools at the Zoo.

Much to our surprise we saw one of your Favorite Teachers at the Zoo. Mara a friend I have had since High School was at the Zoo with her Tualatin School Second Graders. It was crazy how many kids were at the Zoo. Every sort and age. Preschoolers, Elementary, Upper Grades (High School or Middle School), and Special Ed Students. With two double Strollers I don't know how we managed.

Zoo with Friends

Today we went to the Zoo (yes again) with our friends Benton, Nathanial and their parents (Paul with the leashs and Andrea). It was so much fun. Nika loved having another little pre-schooler to run around with.

Up Close and Personal With Bears

Black Bear

Black Bear

Polar Bear

We Love the Zoo