July 4th in Oregon

Dad on a bridge as we hiked to Drift Creek Falls.
We made it to Drift Creek Falls and ate our lunch here. Grandma and Shannon.
The Suspension bridge at Drift Creek Falls. It was great weather for a hike.
Shannon loved touching the sea anemones and watching them close up. You can see the anemone's along the rocks that are sort of round.
Grandpa, Grandma and Shannon on the Oregon coast in Lincoln, OR.
On the 4th of July we drove to the Oregon State University Aquarium. We saw all kinds of sea animals. We watched them feed the seals and touched stingrays. Shannon enjoyed this bird exhibit.
Grandpa blowing bubbles with Shannon in the backyard. Saturday Steve and Dad installed a new dishwasher for Karen. Then in the afternoon we relaxed, played in the backyard and walked over to the park to play a little.
Grandpa and happy Loralee.

Visit to Minnesota in June

Another view of Andrew signing up for the Army.
Andrew making biscuits
Jacob cutting out biscuits.
Jacob with the rolling pin.
Dad and I had a great time with the Hobbs family in June. Dad spent most of the time at an appraisal class in Roseville, MN. Bonnie and Doug went to the temple on Sat. and then picked up Dad. After attending church we took Dad back to his motel room. Bonnie and I had fun with the boys going on hikes and having picnics. And yes I did play kickball, baseball, set up bowling pins and played CandyLand and Hi Ho Cherry-O with Andrew and Jacob which I thoroughly enjoyed. When Dad was finished with his class we went to Stillwater and then on Friday we all went to Fort Snelling which was really fun. We then enjoyed the fish exhibit at the Mall of America. We had a great time and have fun memories.