August, 2009

The girls are becoming more interactive everyday. They stay awake for longer periods of time and have really taken an interest in rattles and bright colored objects. We even get some smiles lately!

A smile! - 08/27/09

Reed and Brooke - 08/29/09

Playing with Dad - 08/29/09

Playing with Mom - 08/31/09

We were lucky to have my grandmother visit for a week. She was a big help with the girls and with entertaining Reed. She brought Reed a couple new books, which quickly became his favorites. He had Mamau read them to him over and over.

Mamau and Reed enjoying a book - 08/15/09

The girls loved to nap on Mamau's shoulder - 08/20/09

We had a great time with Tracy and Rene during their recent visit. With the help of the extra hands, we were able to get out and do some things and have many great dinners together.  On one of the hot days we all went out to Horsetail falls to play in the water and cool off. On another day Scott and Cedar got to get out for a hike in the Gorge with Tracy and Rene.  Finally, Scott and Tracy rode the Bridge Pedal crossing eleven or so Portland bridges with thousands of other cyclists. We wrapped up the visit with a small celebration of Scott’s birthday. In between all the activities they both got lots of quality aunt and uncle time in. The babies loved to curl up with them and Reed loved to have Aunt Tracy read bedtime stories (for those of you who have been here at bedtime, you know how special that is that he would choose Aunt Tracy read his stories).

Reed and Eve - 08/01/09

Yummy Summer Dinners on the Porch - 08/01/09

Scott and Reed at Horsetail Falls - 08/02/09

Rene and Jenn enjoy the falls with the girls - 08/02/09

Getting ready for a ride - 08/04/09

A hike in the Gorge - 08/05/09

Bedtime stories with Aunt Tracy - 08/06/09

Bridge Pedal 2009 - 08/09/09

Taking in the view of downtown from the freeway bridge - 08/09/09

Resting on the St. John's Bridge - 08/09/09

Aunt Tracy and Eve

Uncle Rene and Brooke