Summer Begins!!!

School's Out For Summer!!!! We headed straight to Boise for the Hillcrest Invitational. Scott and his dad won their flight, which was exciting. We also spent the weekend celebrating our birthdays and of course Father's Day. It's always nice to see family and friends.

Jalen was clapping and swaying nonstop at the Jewel/Brandi Carlile concert - he LOVED it!

We were so excited to meet little Will Heazle (so bummed I left without getting pictures of the little sweetie). Jalen went straight for his Tonka truck and was in heaven when Kaye pushed him around.

Elliot Donaldson - such a sweet heart!

"Here's how you do it Jalen, just put the mail in the mailbox."

"Oh, those look good - I'll go ahead and help myself." Elliot was very patient with Jalen.

Having a little snack with Neenah before bed (She always makes the most simple things so much fun).

Cousins saying "cheese" for the camera.

Happy Father's Day Daddy!!!!!

Happy Father's Day Bumpa!!!!

Just having a little sip of Grandpa's old cough medicine.



Happy Father's Day Papa!!!!

Ayden and Jalen having a little eating contest.

Aloha from Hawaii

We had a very special visit from Scott's college friend Louie (Mark), his wife Malia, and adorable son Cole (9 mos) who live in Hawaii. Another former football teammate, Ed Nau came down from Seattle with his wife Serena, and their incredible kids Anika (5 years), Eban (2 years), and Rosalie (2 mos). We had a wonderful weekend here with Derek, Amy, and little Drew (2 years). We did our best to give our visitors a taste of Portland in a short period of time - Multnomah Falls, Portland City Grill, Portland Zoo, Woodburn Shopping, VooDoo Donuts, and a fantastic BBQ at the Reinkes. It was fun for all the PLU grads to reunite.

Group photo on the Zoo Train

So much to see!

Now I can talk to the giraffe face-to-face.

Anika was loving the gigantic elephant ear.

The kiddos enjoying a little Happy Hour.

The first meeting of the little rascals (future PLU team).

"Wow - that was crazy...and fun!"

"Do you want to play with this one?"

Mark, Malia, and Cole.

Denver

Scott's brother Devin (Uncle DP) plays for Snake River Rugby in Boise. Their team made it to nationals in Denver, so Scott, Jalen, and I surprised him and helped cheer the team on. It was a hot one - but so fun to see Snake River play. What a great weekend.

Auntie Annie, Abby, Grandma Pierce (Neenah), and Ellie cheering on the team.


Scott and Grandpa Pierce (Bumpa).



Jalen looking like a stud in his muscle shirt - "Don't mess with these guns."

Ellie was a little hesitant to get in the pool...she preferred just throwing the ball to Jalen and Aunt Katie from the pool side.