Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Grand Canyon, October 2011

We had the wonderful opportunity to spend a few days exploring the Grand Canyon. It was much less stressful having Ben in a stroller, rather than being a mobile toddler on the edge of cliff drop offs! The enormity of the canyon did not disappoint; it was both Luke and I's first time seeing it. I will never forget my first glimpse. We took hundreds of pictures and honestly the reason we are so behind on the blog is because I was too overwhelmed sifting through them! We walked all along the south rim of the canyon, the weather was perfect in the 70's, we ate at restaurants with amazing views, we had close encounters with enormous elk, Ben watched his first "movie" (a Grand Canyon documentary), and we watched all the sunsets over the canyon- each night was spectacular and different.











Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Oregon Zoo with Auntie Bo-Bo

The challenge was finding ways to entertain a 2-year old with limited mobility in the summer time! Thanks Auntie Bo-Bo for taking me on my first zoo train ride.


Oregon State Fair, Summer 2011

State fair activities are slightly limited when you are in a leg spica cast. He was certainly given special attention and loved to "ride" all the farm equipment. And yes, he picked BLACK for his cast color in the middle of summer!






San Juan Islands, Summer 2011

Our summer vacation trip started in Seattle for a day, playing in the pool and exploring markets. We took the ferry the next day to San Juan. We were able to enjoy 2 days eating yummy sea food, exploring the shores, taking a boat ride to see whales, and visiting the Nagy family on Orcas Island where Ben got to fish for the first time. Unfortunately our trip was cut short when Benjamin broke his right femur while running to play with the tetherball on the campground.
















Friday, October 21, 2011

Fun Zoo Pics

I'm keepin' my eye on you, young redhead.


Well, my mom told me to brush my teeth too, and look where it got me!







Now those are clean teeth!













Snuggle bug.

Caught!

Two women, same day...


Ben and Kira


Ben and Abbie

Jasen and Erin's Wedding


= Ben's First Overnight with Nana and Papa

= Success!!
Youngberg Hill Vineyard in Dundee, OR. Beautiful wedding in a beautiful location to celebrate a beautiful couple. Only bummer was no yummy wine for Kristen!! Luke was able to catch up with some Captaris folks.







Ben (& Mama's!) First Time Combining Wheat

Um, guys, I'm a little nervous here!




Three Generations of Gehring Guys