Rain=hot soup in the kitchen

I feel Fall in the air. Rain is coming down today. I made a pot of potato cream soup with a side of greens from the garden. I'm slowing down today. Sipping tea and thinking of indoor projects. The kids however are rowdy and disappointed in the weather changing our kayak and bike ride plans for the day.  Maybe cookies or muffins will improve their outlook on the day or a fort building session. 

Celebrating

12 years of marriage, at the Metolious River. I would choose you again. Xo

Annual Siuslaw River Clean Up

Our efforts in cleaning up the foam and trash from the river is always followed by a great time, good food, & fun people.

Utah friends visit

Good times were had! We kept it pretty simple, surfing and backyard play. Campfire each night and star gazing. Delicious home cooked meals and dessert! Picking up where we left off is so easy with this family. A joy to be with them and share making memories together. Discussions of parenting, life,music, and dreams of the future. It was a refreshing and great visit. I hope they get Oregon friends visiting next! 

Welcome August

This month...

~we'll go camping.

~celebrate 12 years of marriage.

~go to a childhood friend's wedding.

~have friends from Utah visiting us.

~can something, tuna or beans maybe.

~plant more in the garden for winter.

~make some final decisions for the school year coming up.

~kayak siltcoos lake.

~visit Black Butte Ranch with friends.

~continue to love each day as a gift and cherish this wonderful season.