Cascadia Camping

Our one and only camping outing this summer, and Aldens first roadtrip in a VW!  We had a great time camping with friends in the Cascades, and celebrated our second wedding anniversary at Breitenbush Hot Springs.  A great end of summer trip!

Michigan

Great Grandma Abbs with Alden

Deb and Joan, girlfriends are forever!

Leah and Jill with baby Alden

A great sending off party for Deb as she embarks on a new journey out West!  

Was so great seeing everyone in Michigan and reconnecting with family!  Thanks to everyone who came out to meet Alden and helped us along on our stay.

Blue Eyes and Purple Mouth

Just hanging in the garden with Papa

We think the blue eyes are here to stay

Our backyard for family dinner

Mom with just a mild case of multitasking....

And the purple lips!

We thought it would be a good Billy Idol impression and it did turn out a little new wave...

Really it is Gentian Violet to treat a mild case of thrush.

Don't fret, the purple lips have already disappeared.

Baby likes Reggae Music

For Jill's birthday we went to an outdoor concert at the Portland Zoo... Reggae and zoo animals all in one visit!  Aldens first look at an elephant, and his first reggae show.

Alden is sporting his ear protection in baby blue.  So cute we couldn't resist taking so many photos.

  Blowing out the birthday candle 

Ashland

Our first big trip with the whole family down to Ashland Oregon to visit friends.  Was great to visit Ann and Clark, the madrone trees, and the dry hills.  Alden had his first swim in a pool and loved it!

Alden is 3 months old!

Mid July we went to a wedding up on Mt Hood and had such a great time.  Aldens first wedding ceremony, although he slept through it of course.  

What an amazing and beautiful spot!

Ben and Christina - The Bride and Groom

Family photos