During our stay at Lincoln City with Jenni’s siblings, Cory led us to this playground located by Devil’s Lake. The wooden play structure spread across the area and gave ample space for kids to climb, crawl, weave, balance, and jump.
I can’t remember how I found this spot, but I’ve always wanted to go to Thor’s Well. It might’ve shown up on Google Maps as a photo shot, on a top places to visit on Oregon coast list, or a friend referral.
It’s bittersweet as it’ s the place where my dad fell last year and injured his leg. He has had difficulty walking on that leg ever since.
When I walked toward Thor’s Well itself, I could see why. The terrain is very uneven and jagged. We arrived during high tide and the wave height allowed for gushing out of the hole.
Jenni and I enjoyed our visit there and hope to come back for a sunset at Thor’s Well and take in its beauty.
Despite being in the middle of June, we’re getting a substantial amount of rain. We’ve had at least two humming birds come to our backyard for a respite from the rain.
They move so fast, but I was able to snap a few shots when they’d perch to rest.
You make us smile every day. We love it when you climb up your bridge and come up to get a view of the living room. Your fur is so soft and your nose is always looking for a treat in our hands.
You’re a clever one. When we hand you a stalk of millet, you skip past all of the seeds and bite off the stem so you can grab the full cluster before we can take it away.
You are a gift from God and the most adorable little fluff ever, You wink and lick your lips and squeak, melting the hearts of all who see. Whenever you eat banana no one can keep the awws in as you devour the sweet treat.
Thank you for the joy you’ve given me band I hope you enjoyed your birthday cake (you better because I spent 10 minutes on it).
Otherwise known as the time Jenni got a photo with Tom Cruise (a very good lookalike).
We have heard fighter jets blast across the sky in past years, but we never got organized enough to attend the air shows in Hillsboro. With Top Gun: Maverick coming out, fighter jets were on our mind, so we attended the air show and got to see the planes that were making the roar across the skies.
Jenni and the kids have been a part of On Pointe School of Ballet for several years now. They have an annual performance each year and it has been a blessing to showcase the art and gain performance skills.
We had a low-key Mother’s Day holiday as Violet and I have runny noses and my dad is quarantined with COVID-19. We spent the weekend relaxing to our respective hobbies but managed to take a few family portraits to celebrate Jenni.
Jenni is an amazing mom, following in the footsteps of her mother and her grandmother, by infusing so much love and fun into their children. Every day is a miracle watching her creatively take care of needs, fulfilling wants, and inspiring dreams.
We’ve been thrilled that Violet joined her middle school choir. The love of music is something Jenni and I hope to pass to our kids. So we were proud when Violet surprised us with a solo during the final song.