Banks/Vernonia Trail

There is a cool 40 mile round trip bike trail just a 30 minute drive from us, so we decided to check it out today! We knew we weren't up for the full 40 mile loop so we planned about a 15 mile ride. 

There are two cool old train trestles that you get to cross. This is the Buxton trestle. So pretty!

Almost halfway into our ride we came across this sign. A creek 1/4 off road. We decided to go check it out. 

The kids haven't been off-roading too much but  they were kind of excited about it. 

This road. Right around that corner is a steep, bumpy and muddy downhill with lots of turns. Doug and Evelyn were ahead and I was taking my time bringing up the rear when I heard Matthew screaming. :( 

He had a pretty good spill and was on the ground. Thankfully, although he is really scrapped up and will have some good bruises, he is ok. 

At that point we knew we just needed to get back to the truck. I am proud of Matthew for getting back on his bike, bleeding and all, and getting back to the truck with a smile. 

We will go back and try for a longer ride another day...  :) 

30 Year Reunion!

It's hard to believe that it has been THIRTY years since I graduated from Beaverton High School!! Once again I was a part of a great group of people who coordinated the reunion weekend.. and we had the BEST time!

A few of the team meeting for coffee a week before the reunion. Such a great group of people that I am fortunate to call friends!

On my way to the venue!

Em, Sallee and I taking in the view. Em and I have been on reunions committees from the beginning and I love her lots! Sallee is a dear friend and my hairdresser! :) 

Our Friday night gathering was at the beautiful Tualatin Country Club. 

We had a huge memorabilia table.. most of us on the reunion committee have kept lots of things from high school and so it turned out great!

Our full committee.. such a great group of people!

I was busy and having too much fun and the lighting was not great for photos, so I didn't take many at all. This is one of my favs, tho! Lots of great friends in this photo!

Saturday we met at the high school for a tour from the principal herself! It was such a great time remembering the history of this place and what the alumni are doing to keep it a thriving school. 

We've won LOTS of championships!

Everyone who came to the tour got a cool coffee mug!

Such a fun weekend to remember the amazing times at THE Beaverton High School! Can't wait for our next reunion!

Summer Camp

Evelyn just returned from a week at Grove Christian Camp with our church's middle school group. I am SO happy to have her home and thankful she had a great week!

Heading out a week ago... bus loaded and ready to go!

And today at pickup.. tired, in need of food and a shower, but happy! Thankful for her lifelong friends Juliet and Heidi!

Milkshake and fries for the win!!

Glad to have her home!!

While Sister is Away...

Evelyn is at camp this week (I will blog about that when she gets home) and I have enjoyed some one on one time with Matthew. One thing he REALLY wanted to do was go to Buffalo Wild Wings and watch preseason football! So, we grabbed one of his best buddies and went there to enjoy good food and good football!!

Both Matthew and Sam are both Duck fans and Titans fans (because of Marcus Mariota). The Titans were playing so they wore their jerseys. 

The boys had the best time watching ALL the games on the various TVs. The boys were most excited about the fact that there were TVs IN THE BATHROOM!! :) 

I posted the above photo on facebook and my friend and Fir Grove school counselor Ms Caryl chimed in that she didn't know football was on already. I joking asked her to come join us.. and she DID!! The boys were a bit taken aback at first but we had the nicest time chatting with her. She is also a huge Duck and Mariota and Titans fan and that makes her even more cool! :) 

And, of course, she wore her jersey. It was so fun to catch up with her!

The boys had the best time tonight and we ALL are excited for football season!!