July pics N Stuff

A small buildup of pics from the last couple of weeks.

Em talking to her Grandma Jan. She has that eye roll down.



Here is Ember enjoying her new tent we got from Ikea. Never thought a tenbt could be so fun.


Group pic on first Ferris wheel ride for Em. Once all the people were loaded on she seemed to enjoy the going around.


Hot day at Oaks Amusement park. She really had fun playing in the mist.




More running around in the mist.


Enjoying a carosel ride in the kitty.




Banging away while going potty

Berry Picking and the Beach

Yesterday we went berry picking on Sauvie Island. We got Lots of Raspberries and some Blueberries. Unfortunately, we did not get any pics since we were too busy picking berries. With all these berries, Em will come to like them one way or another. Our freezer will be filled up with them.


Ember has been very kissie lately. Here she is kissing her older friend Gaia who we went with.




Ember and Daddy playing on an old tractor.


Em, Dad, and Gaia playing in the Columbia river.


Ember walking with Abrahm in the river.

Visit to California

Mom and Ember went to the Bay Area for 2 weeks this June. We were there mainly for Engracia's 16th Birthday and Anthony's Graduation and Going Away Party. So, without further adieu...


The 3 cousins...Anthony, Ember, and Engracia.


Ember enjoying her giant duck from Aunt Jen.


Ericka and Ember visiting Auntie T at work.


Ember looking suave with no pants, 2 remotes, and a chair 2 sizes too small.


Ember and Anthony at the SF Zoo.


Grandma Dee, Ericka, and Ember on the little train at the SF Zoo.


Anthony and Auntie T on the little train at the SF Zoo.


Mama with an unsightly growth at the SF Zoo.


Ember and Anthony indisposed.


L to R: Elaine, JD, Ember, and Katie
Em hangs out with her cousins.


Ember and Katie playing at Katie's house.


Ember looking very much the little lady if it wasn't for her skirt being hiked up so high.


Ember and Katie at Grandma's house.


Mama (Ericka), Ember, Elaine, and Katie posing for their picture (we seem to get this shot everytime we visit which makes for great comparisons).


Ember and Katie checking out GreatGrandma's wonders.