Our makeshift bike rack... after a long ride it seems to be the most logical spot for the bikes...kind of like a hitching post.
Ashley and Christy hanging on the deck...
Ashley showing her new bike...
Justin received a hat to drink from for his birthday and he thinks that it is just the coolest - he's trying to show us how wonderfully it works!
Beautiful view... but I don't think Justin wanted me to take this one.
It was a gorgeous day at Newport...
A few surfers and beachbums...
Ashley and Justin enjoying the views...
Justin has had a ton of fun on his Street Surfer which is a kind of skate board with two wheels instead of four. He makes it look too easy! Here he shows us his moves.
Justin and Ashley have been doing loads of waterballoons. They try to carry them around for hours at a time...they really don't throw them much until it's time to come in for the night.
Time in the pool keeps them cool... this is the smaller pool and more recently we get a bit bigger pool. They spend time in it even when it's only 65 degrees! Crazy kids just can't get enough.
The Sudoku master hard at work on another fiendish puzzle.
In this case, the story is true... Jake caught the biggest fish of the week... 62 inches and 122 lbs!!
Another great pic of his big catch! Now that's a lot of meat! Good thing we like fish!
Crab legs anyone??
I believe he's a natural crab fisherman - perhaps a stint with "Deadliest Catch" is in order... notice the beautiful view in the background!
The plane ride to Ugak Bay, Alaska... this was a trip that Jake's boss Bill Scott gave to Jake and their Seattle, WA rep. Jerry. A great trip overall, with loads of fish caught! Jake came home with over 50 lbs of fish! Yum-Yum!! I better learn to cook it all!
A view from the plane... breathtaking! Jake said that Alaska is even greener than Oregon... I didn't know that was possible. Just beautiful!
Just one of the Lingcod caught by Jake on the trip...
The gang also did a bit of crabbing! 
Justin and his little friend Ethan - Piggy-backing...
The gang waiting for the 4th of July parade to start...
Ashley and her friend Sydney chilling at the park...
Justin, Jake, and Ethan lighting fireworks..
Ashley is growing up way too fast and here she is with her best friend Janissa. They are standing in front of the Yurt that they stayed in at camp this year. Ashley had a tough week, but ended up sticking it out and remembers some great times with her friends. Way to go Ashley!
Justin had a great year playing baseball. It's not his passion as is basketball, but he loves to get physical and be a part of a team. Jake called this year character building because the team won two and lost the rest. Justin plays with a great group of kids and has fun with them regardless of the score. Great job Justin! We are proud of you!
We've been thinking about creating our own blog for some time now and have finally decided to do it! Hope you enjoy catching up on our lives and seeing how much the kids change - (and how old Jake and I become!) Come back and visit when you can!
