Gabriel and I just returned from Oregon on Monday.  We spent a weekend in Long Beach, Washington for the Kite Festival.  The weather was great and Gabriel loved his first camping experience.  I loved being at the beach, I miss living close to the ocean.  I also took a few hours (minus child!) and did some shopping.  Grandparents are wonderful.

Josh had a good time with us gone.  He played in a softball game for the local church and is unable to lift Gabriel now due to pain in his elbow.  Also he and Chris recently planned and purchased tickets for the next 'male adventure.' A trip to Chicago this December to watch a Packers vs. Bears game.