I taught Trevor how to get rid of his hiccups....they didn't stay away forever but it did work. All you have to do is plug your ears and take 10 drinks of water from a straw...I know sounds crazy but it works every time.
Of course we hit the putting course....I still love it. The first time I had my best round ever. No I didn't beat Trevor or Ryan. The second time I hit dad in the shin with a ball....yeah I was mad and didn't see him there. :O) OOPS
Mom, Bethany, Alyssa and I went to Sisters while the boys were playing golf and did some shopping. Then we headed out to see the Head of the Metolius River. The pictures don't really do it justice but it is really cool because the river just kind of runs right of from the side of a hill.
When we were in sisters a lady at a store told us about Camp Sherman. She said they had a fun store and it was beautiful and nice to just get a drink and sit. So we checked it out. It was beautiful and looked like a very fun place to camp.
It was Bethany's first time at Eagle Crest so for all of you that have been there this is the walk down by the river. It's always pretty and the weather was great.
We got to see some swans
Mom has more picture I hope to get from her to post.
The last full week of September Alyssa and got to go to Eagle Crest with Mom, Dad, Trevor, Bethany, & Ryan. It was tons of fun. Monday Ryan had to take the van full of his stuff to Corvallis so we went to Silver Falls. Alyssa did not want to drive that far so she stayed back at the condo. Silver Falls is as pretty as ever. There wasn't as much water running but still nice.
Ryan climbing anything he can
Isn't this a sweet picture of Ryan and Mom....LOVE IT!!!!
Trevor had the hiccups on and off for the whole trip. While we were at Silver Falls mom decided to try and scare them away. She tried the normal hide behind a tree and jump out and scare him. This never work....so she decided to try something a little more extreme. I'm not sure if this picture was before or after but look at how cute the tree of them look...now look behind them, there is a cliff and two bars....mom got right up to Trevor and started to shove him over the railing....ok we all know she would never really do it but she scared him alright. It was hilarious and scary at the same time...and no the hiccups didn't go away.
This is the video Ryan took after Mom tried to scare Trevor
Ryan had a week of work off so we were able to convince him to come for a visit. On his way by to Utah for a few days he and Alisha (not sure if I spelled that right) stopped by for lunch and a short visit.
The kids told Ryan they had a song to sing for him outside (AKA Uncle trap...Trev knows of these :O) When he went out they threw some water balloons at him. Prior to this he knew they were up to some kind of mischief and he really didn't want to go outside to find out what it was. But being the fun uncle that he is he sucked it up and went. After all the whining about not being fun and not wanting to go out he ended up soaked to the bone and played for quite a while with the kids and the hose.
Of course in true Ryan/Nick fashion he had to do the run and leap over something to get the kids....it was very fun to watch.
Here's the leap
The jump
The tuck and role The attack.....oh to be able to do that and not kill yourself. That use to be me....as evidence by my last trampoline flip...not me anymore.
The past two week have been loads of fun. First off Ryan had a week off of work so we were able to convince him to come for a visit. After a quick stop by for lunch and a few days later he and Alisha (not sure if I spelled that right) brought Bethany back with them to stay and play for the week...ok she worked, watched kids, dishes, etc.. but fun for us. The extra fun in having Bethany come was that Trevor had to come to pick her up and take her back so he came down for the weekend. It's times like this that I wish we all lived closer but at least we get to see each other when we do.
The first day of school was while Ryan and Bethany were here. We got a quick picture of all the kiddos before Alyssa headed off to her last first day of middle school (as Alyson so kindly put it). I think I'll move to Utah so she has one more last first day of middle school/Jr. High to keep her out of high school longer...I AM NOT OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE A CHILD IN HIGH SCHOOL AND IT'S A LITTLE SCARY....when did that happen!!!! :O)
I had to include this just because she is cute. She LOVES this nightgown...she twirls around and says pretty...cracks me up.
After we got the kids off to school we took the two youngest ones at home to the greenbelt for a walk and to see the gucks. This served multiple purposes...1) to tire Delayna out so she would take a nap 2) To get a little bit of exercise and sun..both needed by me 3) the most important reason.....to get Cailah's backpack off her and keep her busy so she would sit down for the next 4 hours asking if it was time to go to the bus yet....she was just a little bit excited. By the way today as I was walking her to school she was telling me that she didn't understand why she could only go half days, that really bugged her.
Ryan and Alisha left Thursday and Trevor showed up Friday night. I actually beat him home from work. I need Bethany here more often. I was home on time and one day early the week she was here. That hasn't happened in I don't know how long.
Saturday we had lots of fun. First we went to the Discovery Center. When is this not fun. Al an I were very excited to watch Trevor play with all th exibits and he did not disapoint. It was very fun.
They got to do all the fun exibits we love the most.
Laying on a bed of nails.
Mensa station (ok I don't know what it is called but that's my name for it)
Mensa because can't you just see his brain working.
The most popular bubbles
The spinning wheel...a new favorite
Oh wait maybe this is the favorite...too many favorites, the shadow box
Air brake chair...doesn't he look happy
Not sure what this one was I think it has something to do with acoustics...sound waves And a little thong song for your enjoyment.
After we got done at the Discover Center or more like it closed not that we were done; we went and played on the paddle boats. It was tons of fun and wish we could have had them here longer.
Of course we hit the putting course....I still love it. The first time I had my best round ever. No I didn't beat Trevor or Ryan. The second time I hit dad in the shin with a ball....yeah I was mad and didn't see him there. :O) OOPS
When we were in sisters a lady at a store told us about Camp Sherman. She said they had a fun store and it was beautiful and nice to just get a drink and sit. So we checked it out. It was beautiful and looked like a very fun place to camp.
We got to see some swans
The last full week of September Alyssa and got to go to Eagle Crest with Mom, Dad, Trevor, Bethany, & Ryan. It was tons of fun. Monday Ryan had to take the van full of his stuff to Corvallis so we went to Silver Falls. Alyssa did not want to drive that far so she stayed back at the condo. Silver Falls is as pretty as ever. There wasn't as much water running but still nice.
Trevor had the hiccups on and off for the whole trip. While we were at Silver Falls mom decided to try and scare them away. She tried the normal hide behind a tree and jump out and scare him. This never work....so she decided to try something a little more extreme. I'm not sure if this picture was before or after but look at how cute the tree of them look...now look behind them, there is a cliff and two bars....mom got right up to Trevor and started to shove him over the railing....ok we all know she would never really do it but she scared him alright. It was hilarious and scary at the same time...and no the hiccups didn't go away.
This is the video Ryan took after Mom tried to scare Trevor
The tuck and role
The attack.....oh to be able to do that and not kill yourself. That use to be me....as evidence by my last trampoline flip...not me anymore.
I had to include this just because she is cute. She LOVES this nightgown...she twirls around and says pretty...cracks me up.
After we got the kids off to school we took the two youngest ones at home to the greenbelt for a walk and to see the gucks. This served multiple purposes...1) to tire Delayna out so she would take a nap 2) To get a little bit of exercise and sun..both needed by me 3) the most important reason.....to get Cailah's backpack off her and keep her busy so she would sit down for the next 4 hours asking if it was time to go to the bus yet....she was just a little bit excited. By the way today as I was walking her to school she was telling me that she didn't understand why she could only go half days, that really bugged her.
Ryan and Alisha left Thursday and Trevor showed up Friday night. I actually beat him home from work. I need Bethany here more often. I was home on time and one day early the week she was here. That hasn't happened in I don't know how long.
Mensa station (ok I don't know what it is called but that's my name for it)
Mensa because can't you just see his brain working.
The most popular bubbles
The spinning wheel...a new favorite
Oh wait maybe this is the favorite...too many favorites, the shadow box
Air brake chair...doesn't he look happy
Not sure what this one was I think it has something to do with acoustics...sound waves 
And a little thong song for your enjoyment.
