Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts

Friday, August 13, 2010

Everett Family Photos

I fly back to California tomorrow.  So, tonight I snapped a few photos of Dana and her adorable family.


Elle's outfit came from my hope chest.  I've collected baby clothes for quite some time now.  I hope to have a baby (maybe a girl?) of my own someday.  And until then, Elle can enjoy the wardrobe!


Happy family





Goodbye Everetts.  Hope to see you again in October!!!

Saturday, August 7, 2010

More family here!


My sister Janice, brother-in-law Mark and Andrew flew up to Oregon today.  The guys are going to do a lot of golfing with Papa Oregon (and backgammon marathons) and the girls are headed to Portland tomorrow for Sonia's baby shower.


Dana, Nick and Elle drove over from Portland.  Tonight is the first time for Aunt Janice to meet Elle.  And now I have to share her.  (Good thing I got a head start and had her all to myself!)


How many aunts / nana's / mamas does it take to get baby Elle out of her car seat? 


Giving Elle some Aunt Janice snuggles.


And downing a before bed bottle.



It's nice to have little feet in our house again!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Atlanta Family Reunion Day 4 ~ World of Coca-Cola

My sister Janice was able to get us tickets to The World Of Coca-Cola through a rep that she works with.  Coca-Cola Classic (NEVER DIET) has always been my favorite.  A tall class with pellet ice in a Tervis Tumbler makes me a very happy girl.


The weather has been really nice this week.  This is welcomed as I had prepared myself for some good old fashion southern humidity.  We don't get along so well.  When I lived in Memphis I spent months on end in the indoors ONLY to avoid the heat.  I melt in the humidity.


On the way to our field trip, my sister in law Julie's car started acting up.  All six of us piled into the five seat Toyota Prius Rental Car.  I got the honor of making the trunk of the car my seat.  I layed down flat and didn't mind being a passenger in the trunk (that) much.  



The boys, in true Caleb and Mason fashion, ran around the grass until we were ready to rock and roll.  I don't know where they get all of their enegy.  I am thankful that they are happy and healthy little boys.


The indoctrination started before guests even stepped foot in the lobby.  It was Coca-Cola everywhere!  I loved the tall artsy bottles.



With the Polar Bear


We listened intently to the history of Coca-Cola and had a good dose of marketing.

We got to watch the bottling process, which was pretty cool.




We watched a 3D movie (and the seats moved at random causing collective gasps) and then headed to look at some art.


Our tour ended with having to sample over 60 different varieties of beverages made by Coca-Cola.





The boys were in their element with all of the sugary goodness.  We got to take home a souvenir glass bottle of Coca-Cola and grabbed a few necessities at the gift shop as we exited.

I can now check that one off my list.  And long live Coca-Cola Classic!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Atlanta Family Reunion Day 3 ~ Part 2...Bike riding with Papa Oregon

How adorable are these boys?

Discussing what activity is next....

Climbing the ropes course (built by their dad) in the front yard.

... a little gymnastics
followed by some bike riding.  It was fun to capture all of it behind my camera lens.  (And a lot less tiring!)
Way to go Papa Oregon!


Caleb is a speed demon!
And Caleb has mastered the 2 wheeler
What a day!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Labor Day ~ Atlanta Family Reunion Day 2

Apparently Atlanta folk are used to swimming after big downpours.  After the rain we headed to the neighbors for swimming and a bbq.
Cannon Ball!
The boys manned the grills while the girls gabbed.
My dad and bro
Nothing like some southern style ribs
Do you think that they boys liked them?
Most definitely!
Finger lickin' good!