We took the kids out yesterday afternoon to the above theater which is located in The Bridgeport Village (mall) in Tualatin. The mall is like one you would see in Southern California, outside type and all "new" stores. Most of them are way out of my price range (J.Crew, etc) but it's cool to look and see what the "rich" folks are wearing. Anyway, this theater is super nice and brand new. It has a couple IMAX screens and stadium seating. We took the kids to see the 3D version of The Nightmare before Christmas. The kids have the DVD and Alia knows all the songs. It was funny watching them watch the show with their large 3D glasses on. Anyway, this place has all kinds of places to eat (PF Chang's, Macaroni Grill, California Pizza Kitchen) so the next time any of you are around we should hit 'em up. We'll be taking the kids out to get some free candy early this evening and I'll probably be sick tomorrow from eating all of it!!!

Beaver Game Day

Yesterday was a great day for a football game! This was Molly and Alia's first and probably last game this year (wimps), but we all had fun. I'm also happy for you WSU fans (Riley). Les and Jan brought all their kids along and Jordan so Caleb and Alia got to play with Liley during the game, which I'm sure made the game go faster for them. Molly had lots of questions about football so I think I kept her some what intrigued with the game. We're just glad the Beavs won, but I think we lost our best RB for the USC game.

Molly has to work next weekend so I might bring the kids out to Irrigon and do a little huntin' with Riley?? Will probably have to come home Saturday because the kids have Primary program practice but we'll see. Molly's birthday is coming up in November, so she will be going to Atlanta, GA to see her sister Jessica 'Jessy J' perform with Michael Bolton. Molly's going with her cousin and they will be to staying at a Ritz Carlton with her sister. Needless to say, Molly is really excited to spend a few days with her sister and cousin....they might even meet Mr. Bolton. Molly said she would tell him she "celebrates his whole collection"!!

Family Connections!

It's great having Jim in Portland now (super awesome deals at REI). Did I say it was great to have Jim in town?? All kidding aside, we finally got to see Jim for the first time since he moved here and it was for the REI Grand Opening Family night! I was really impressed with Jim/James in his work element. He's really got it together in what he does. Anyway, the new REI store here at the Clackamas Mall officially opens up this Friday, but they had a sneak peak shopping fest for family and friends and my bro hooked us up! The store is really nice and Jim gave me a grand tour of his work area (Shipping/Recieving). Of course we spent a lot of $ but 25% off was hard to beat. Jim is going to hook me up with a top of the line ski/binding set for like nothing (50% off). Good to see Jim loving what he does and his coworkers really seemed to like him a lot. I wonder what mine think of the mean old safety guy? I have hopefully talked Jim into coming over to our house this Sunday (with Mandy and Kimbo) for an after church BBQ?

Rich made the comment that we brothers should start doing more stuff together. I'm going to gear up for next spring so we can do some camping/gold mining again or just go golfing and fishing over in the Bend area. Jim is really interested in the Kayak thing as well and we could rent some and hit the local lakes?? Seems like everything costs money and/or time/scheduling to do what's really important in life, spending time with family!....playing golf, fishing, hunting, watching football, eating and more eating!!!

California Dreamin'

The kids and I had a great time in Southern California this past week. I decided we needed to go support my sister Jessica. She is performing at the 20th annual Catalina Jazz Trax Festival. Jessy is a smooth jazz artist, her debut CD will drop early 2008. This is her second year performing at the festival. We stayed Sunday and Monday with my parents who have a rental house on the island. Catalina is a little island 20 miles off of the coast of Long Beach, CA. If you have never been, you need to go. I have many memories of the fun we've had there over the years. The kids enjoyed the boat ride over and the island. Strangely, on arrival to Catalina, Alia announced that we must be in China? Life is different on the island but I couldn't liken it to China, but I suppose to a 5 year old it could be. Jessica gave a great performance and I had the opportunity to meet some of her fans. It was a great to see and hear that so many people enjoy her music. I was also able to go to my hometown to visit some old friends, and the kids got to hang out with their grandparents. Of course we couldn't go to California without a quick trip to Disneyland, but instead of going into the park we spent money at Downtown Disney instead which is supposed to be "free". Anyhow it's back to work for me tomorrow. Good night!

California Dreamin'

Caleb's new hat

Week in review

We had a very productive week. Our project this past week was to set up the kid's new beds, and reorganize their room. We also cleaned up around the house a lot more then usual because we were expecting company this weekend. Jeremy's parents Randy and Mel spent Saturday and part of Sunday with us. I enjoyed hangin' out with Mel Saturday. We went to the Clackamas Mall and bought Alia her halloween costume. She is going to be Belle from 'Beauty and the Beast'. Caleb has had his costume broken in as of this past July. His Tia(Aunt) Jessy gave it to him when she was here last. Caleb wants to be the "Black Spiderman" and saying he likes his Spiderman costume would be an understatement! Pretty much everyone who's been to our house has seen Caleb with it on. We told the kids that we'll shop for some scary Halloween decorations this Saturday. Pretty exciting.

Jeremy typing now: Most importantly was the Beavs finally winning a PAC-10 game. Along with Caleb and I, Rich brought Tucker,Tam and Tucker's roommate Andy. No rain and everyone was happy. I think Caleb ate like 10 mini Twix bars or was that Rich?? After the game we all drove back to Portland and had dinner at the Outback. We were hoping to get reservations at Claim Jumpers but no luck. Mom and Dad stayed the night with us and on Sunday they left for Albany/Corvallis to see everyone else. The rain is back, but I think we're supposed to get sun the rest of the week? Work for both of us is fine....I'll be in Seattle next Monday-Thursday conducting a safety audit (I hate driving up there).

Later