A summer wrap up

We are ending our summer with a couple of pictures of our adventures in August. For my (Holli) birthday we went hiking at silver falls. Lincoln and I really enjoyed it. Jason had to run 18 miles that morning for his marathon training. Needless to say a 5 mile hike didn't feel so great. We saw 5 different waterfalls. Thanks Jason for powering through on your wife's 26th birthday!!

This was the start of our hike...downhill that is why we we're still smiling. The water falls fell from really big overhangs so you got to walk behind them in little cave like things. Lincoln liked it because he could feel the water if he reached out.

Lincoln always amused to take photos with his mom. I think he gets that look from Jason.

Chris and Liz Viscardi were out in August. We were lucky enough to get to spend the day with them. Here we are at a winery that our lovely friend Hannah works at. We really enjoyed our time with Viscardi's. The theme WINE. It is always our goal when having visitors out, to make them want to love Portland so much that they want to move here to be closer to us. We have found it best to always bring such guest to as many wineries as possible.

AUGUST 17th, Lincoln's 1st Birthday...we went to the ZOO!! Lincoln loved the zoo. He didn't really notice the animals unless they were moving around, so this elephant was a hit. He was swinging he trunk and walking right in front of us.

OK looking back at this picture I can see why they have a fence that goes horizontal. Jason is holding Lincoln over the cement barrier to get a better look at the black bear but I assure you that Jason was holding him really tight. Lincoln liked the bear a lot too, I think he thought it was a dog.


This is me wanting to get a nice picture with my son in front of the Orangoutang behind us. As a 1 year old he feels that he can freely express his emotions as he sees fit, in this moment grabbing my nose and biting my face!

AFTER... mom had a talk with him, about photo etiquette.

The real truth behind Lincoln's trip to the ZOO.... this waterfall was his favorite part. He cried when he walked away from it. It was about 500 feet passed the entrance to the zoo. We probably could have just stopped here and he would have been happy.

Lincoln's birthday Cupcake.

Happy 1st birthday son!!

The summer didn't end at the zoo. We went to Seattle for the weekend to visit Cheree and Kevin. We had so much fun. The weather was perfect and Cheree's view was even better. Here are a couple pictures of Seattle in the summertime.

The view from Cheree's Apartment.

Cheree and Lincoln playing.

Gum alley. patrons are welcome to stick their gum right on the sides of theses buildings. The alley even smells like bubble gum.

Pike Market with all the summer blooms.

Colorfoul Colorado

BACON'S

Bath time with Grammy
5 of 6 + 3 at the garden of the gods

Lincoln and kyle playing with lincolns lion.
Avery and Great Grandma Bacon bouncy Lincoln.

THE LAKE

Lincoln behind the wheel with Papa

Pre driving lesson's with Daddy.

1st time with Lincoln's life vest on. He didn't love it, but he got used to it.

LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY-

1st bite of cake. Complements of creative cakes by Carol. She has made every cake since our engagement.

1st time meeting Aunt Jayla!!!

Jerad and Jason with their babies. I bet many of you thought this would never happen! (Lincoln kept giving Savannah "love taps" so Jason had to hold his arm down!)

Jason and Savannah. Isn't she precious?!

Lincoln's New Wranglers

This is a shirt Uncle Justin gave Lincoln - But all his Uncles are jockeying for "best looking and most intelligent." Pictures from our trip home are still to come but I wanted to get a quick update up while I had a minute to breathe!

Lincoln's New Adventures

Grandma Sue sent this to Lincoln as a souvenir from Japan, perfect fit!





Lincoln's new ride.

Lincoln's 1st time in the pool. He had a blast.


Motor boat

Catch me daddy.

We had our first day of summer sun followed by another day of rain. We took advantage of the weather and spent the day at our friend Michelle's house. 5 hrs in the pool, eating pizza, and playing volleyball - it was a necessity after our dreary winter weather. We cannot wait to go swimming again and we are so thankful to our wonderful friends!

Jeanette and Scott to PDX

Scott and Jeanette (Jason's college roommates) made a trip out to PDX over the Memorial Day weekend. It rained the majority of the trip but Scott and Jeanette promised that they enjoyed the dreary weather. The one sunny photo of Scott and Jeannette is outside Salty's on the Columbia. The rest of the photos are from our trip to Pacific City. We ate lunch at the Pelican Pub and Brewery. As you can see Lincoln prefers a good IPA with his teething biscuit. Scott and Jeanette tested the frigid waters but we kept Lincoln further back for his own safety. The only casualty was his sandy toes.