Merry Go Z

The Z-man on the new merry-go-round at Mt. Scott in Portland.

Swingin' High

Zack swings free and easy in the sunlight at Mt. Tabor in Portland. Been jealously trying out a borrowed 55-200 mm zoom lens. Gotta get me one!

For those who care, all the photos (so far) on this site are taken with a Canon Digital Rebel XTi. What a great camera! I swear that Canon owes me a commission. In the last year, I've had six friends/family (you know who you are) buy the XTi based on my recommendation. C'mon Canon, where's the love?

Z Under the Tree

Cute pic of the Z-man under our glorious maple tree last summer.

Pals

One of the best things a boy can have is a brother--a built-in buddy.

Yellow Jacket

Zack on the footbridge at Jellystone Campground. The boys were scared at first, but then enjoyed bouncing on the bridge.

Gimme a Hand

Reflecting on the last ten years of marriage and how great it is to have my family.

Day Dreamin'

Cameron and Zack looking off the foot bridge into the water at the park.

Kisses for Sister

The moments that melt a parent's heart. They all actually love each other.

Spinning Swing

My favorite maple tree recently received the addition of a kiddie swing. Of course, with boys it's not enough to just swing--I have to wind them up and spin them until they end up so dizzy and that they can't walk. Then they beg to do it again. (That's Zack taking his turn in the swing.)

Batter Up!

Cameron (5) just started T-Ball this week, so we've been out in the yard practicing every night. Zack (3)--who always wants to do whatever his big brother is doing--has been begging to play too. Here he is ready to smack the ball right to the moon. The kid actually has some athletic ability--couldn't have come from my side of the family. I was absent the day they taught eye-hand coordination.

Eyelashes

I won't have time to post pictures for a couple days, so here's some extras to tide you over. Zack after the sprinkler.

Red Trunks

Today is Zack's third birthday, though we won't have an official party until this weekend. Still, we had to have SOME fun tonight, so the boys played in the sprinkler and shivered in towels while they ate ice cream.

Happy Trails

Zack scampers along the railroad track.

Best Buds

Cameron and Zack

Tornado Slide

Zack takes a spin down the tornado slide at the park.

Zack's Eyes

I've always loved Zack's puppy dog eyes. That kid gets away with a good bit just by being cute.

Threesome

Zack, Eliana, and Cameron three months ago just after we arrived home from China.