Another Trip To The Gorge

After Lamar's long week delivering all that political mail that all of us have been getting in our mailboxes, he got a day off...actually, it's his long weekend. Good timing! The days have been gorgeous around here. Lamar wanted to take advantage of the blue sky and fall color, and so we headed back to the gorge to see the trees turning. Unfortunately, we are way ahead with the fall color here in Warren compared to the gorge. The colors were just starting to turn. Probably give it another week and it'll be at it's peak. But, we still had a great day. It's beautiful no matter what color the trees are! Some guy sharing a hiking trail with us took this picture with my cell phone. I just wanted to see how it would turn out. Definitely can tell the difference in quality, but not bad for a cell phone, I guess.

Snuggles

Nana loves to snuggle!

More Autumn Color!

Today, Brittany and I went into Beaverton/Hillsboro and did some shopping for winter. It was supposed to rain today. Ha! It was gorgeous! The colors of fall are popping out everywhere and I can't get enough of it! So, as soon as we got home, I didn't even unload the car. Instead, I grabbed my camera and started shooting. I didn't think the colors could get any prettier, but they have and I am in awe of God's creation.

Autumn Color 2008

Oh, how I love the colors of autumn. Once I get up close and personal, it just amazes me how beautiful and intense the colors are.





These pictures have not been enhanced...it's God's handiwork and He's the master!

Birthday Bouquet

Brittany came home today with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Matt. He had them delivered to her school and they brought them to her last class of the day. Needless to say, she felt pretty darned special.

Happy Birthday, Brittany!

Brittany turns 18 today! We've been celebrating for a week already, though. Last Tuesday, we went out to eat in Portland with Andy, Kelly and my mom to celebrate both Brittany's and Lamar's birthday. Then, Saturday, Brittany went out with some school friends for dinner and a movie. Last night, she had a bunch of friends from church come over for eats and games. That is what this collage is from. Of course, I have to say, "Where did the time go? Seems like yesterday..." That's just what mom's all over the world say when their babies grow up. (Notice the Cheetah t-shirt)

Our Tree Cat

In a recent post, I shared the story of our cat, Meeko, climbing a tree to get a mouse. And, I mentioned that Meeko is a tree-climbing cat even when he isn't after poor little cartoon-looking mice.


Today, we were getting the last of our apples and sure enough, he didn't disappoint. Up he went and settled in while we did all the work. He's such an entertaining kitty.