Making Friends at George Rogers Park

Lucy and Brian had the time of their lives this past weekend at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. They played ball, made friends, went swimming....They didn't want to leave and resisted when we tried rallying them up. I remember doing that when I was a kid having fun with my friends. Funny to see that trait in our pups! Have I mentioned that summers in OR are FABULOUS!

Brian and Lucy and retrieving machines! Their new friend, Manny is waiting for them in the water.

Play, play, play all day! They just don't sit still unless they are sleeping.

In heaven

Gotta swim

Willamette River

Another Day in the Life...

Dog parks, naps, hikes, naps, treats, toys, naps...Lucy and Brian lead a tough life. Here's yet another ordinary day for Lucy and Brian...

Big stretch. Lucy loves to nap this way.

Waiting patiently for the next adventure. Where to go...what to do....

Yes! We are at the dog park! Time for some serious ball playing and retrieving.

Lucy drinking from the doggy fountain after a hard day of playing. What a workout!

And....sleeping....again.

And here he is!

Tysen James Herrmann 8 lbs, 8 oz 21 in. Born July 22, 2008.

I can't wait to meet him in person. Congratulations again, Ryan, Becky and Ryder! He looks just like Ryder!! Miss you

It's A...

BOY! Congratulations Ryan and Becky on your second tyke, Tysen James. Can't wait to meet the lil guy. Miss you!

It's beginning to feel a lot like summer...

We finally found a lake for Lucy and Brian to play in. I feel guilty for taking the land of 10,000 lakes for granted. It has taken a few months for us to find a lake for Lucy and Brian to play in and we finally hit the jackpot! It is not far from our house and it is pretty large. Also, there is a winery on the way:)
Lucy and Brian swimming at Henry Hagg Lake

What's taking so long? We want to play!

It was 100 degrees this day-good day to find water!

Happy Birthday, Ole!

Happy birthday to my sister-glad we share the same day!

Happy Father's Day!

Love you daddyo!

NYC!!!

I just got word that I was accepted into the ING New York marathon, November 2nd. Yikes! I have my work cut out for me. I can't think of a better place to run 26.2 than NYC! Get ready people, here I come!

Here is the link for more information http://www.nycmarathon.org.


NYC half marathon in Times Square last August sponsored by NIKE.

View from Central Park

Does this one need an explaination?

Weekend in Bend

We spent part of Memorial Day weekend in Bend, OR, located on the east side of the Cascades. It is extremely different than where we live, it is in the high mountain desert. Picture the traditional desert with cactus and tumbleweeds, this desert is green, at least for now.

On our way, wwe stopped at a restaurant that was a restaurant AND a bird reservior. It was so interesting, it has been around for decades. It was neat. There were all sorts of quails, wood ducks, roosters....

Our view from the car on our way.

Lucy and brian waiting to play in the back yard. I think the yard needs a little work......actually in the high desert, this is what the ground looks like. Interesting.

FINALLY! Lucy and Brian couldn't resist. We stayed in Sunriver and the river was close to the house we stayed in. Lucy and Brian jumped at the chance to get into the water.
Death Cab for Cutie

Mount Bachelor.

View on our way to hike around Lake Pauline

The trail was snowed in, so no hiking, but once again, open water, Lucy and Brian made a run for it. They were in heaven! This time we took the balls and played ball with them. Brian was so excited he was running around everywhere, swimming, retrieveing. We had a rough time getting them back into the car.

Mike was the handler of all the dogs. Lucy, Brian, Taylor and Sunny were waiting patiently for our hike up a volcanic Butte.

On our way up, we got into the clouds. Looks creepy, but it was neat. All of this rock was one hot molten Lava from the volcano that erupted once. We are hiking up the butte.

View from the lookout of the butte. The Three sisters mountains are this way along with Mount Bachelor.

Hee Haw!

Aye! Aye! Aye!

Mount Jefferson in the middle. It is covered in clouds.

Through the cascades on our way home, we were driving in the clouds!

Have a Happy Long Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day weekend all. Have safe travels and don't blow your budget on gas:) Seriously, the gas prices are absolutely ridiculous.

Last year over Memorial Day, Brian was trying to be so sneaky stealing snacks my mom put out for the deer. He would tip toe quietly over there and dig in. He totally thought he was getting away with it. I guess it adds to his charasmatic personality. We sure love him, even if he is a snack stealer!

Abby and Lucy are sitting together. They are hoping food will come their way.

Lucy's two favorite things (besides me) are ball and water. Here she has a ball in the water. Heaven!