Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Aug 15 (Senja 1st Birthday)

Senja turned one on August 15th.  We celebrated the occasion with a backyard BBQ and a day at the beach down by the river.

It's always fun to compare a little bit.  Here are photos of Senja and Cadel, both taken on their 1st Birthdays.
Senja Anastasia, 8/15/2011
 Cadel Alexander, 06/07/2009

Here we are enjoying a beautiful day at the beach at the confluence of the Columbia River and Willamette River. 
Cadel gives Senja her birthday present.
Happy Birthday Senja!

 

Monday, August 8, 2011

Jul 24-Aug 7(visit to NE)

We spent the last week of July and first week of August visiting family and friends in New England.  We had a grand time in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Boston.

Stacey, Cadel, and Senja spent the first week in Connecticut while Justin worked at his company's office in Peterborough, NH.  We were all able to spend some time in Peterborough and we are getting things in place to make that our next home. 


We had Senja Baptized while we were in Connecticut.  Here she smiles for the camera as Stacey and Godmother Marissa get her dressed.
 Not a single bit of protest as the water is poured thanks to Godmother Marissa and Godfather Niall keeping her entertained.
 After the Baptism with Cadel and cousins Zach, Lindsey, and Travis.
At the Farm Cadel holds cousin Andreas back from the combine. 
 We were happy to time our trip to be at the farm for Chuck's annual birthday gathering.  Here Chuck leads the horses and a wagon full of family and friends for a tour of the farm.
Cadel goes on his first pony ride.  He enjoyed it, although he was eager to get back to the tractor. 
 Cadel and Andreas working hard moving lumber (well, at least Andreas is working hard). 
Although not graceful...
 Senja made it in to the little car!

Monday, August 1, 2011

July (Senja 11 mo)

Senja is 11 months old!  She is very excited about this accomplishment.     
July was full of celebrations and visits from old friends.  We started off the month by celebrating the 4th at Ft. Vancouver with Cousin Ryan and Alishia Topper.
Stacey got an amazing birthday surprise when friends Mariah, Brian and one year old Harrison showed up at Mt. Tabor Park.  Stacey and Mariah have birthdays one day apart and have spent their last six birthdays together -- Mariah didn't let a small obstacle of living 3,000 miles apart break the streak.
Other excursions included a few small hikes, Senja's first bike ride in the bike trailer, and lots of time enjoying our little back yard.  Here Senja tends to the garden while Cadel and Crowder take a little rest.