Happy 4th of July

William hit LongBeach, WA with Martin, Liz and boys. They are having a blast, enjoying the sun (yes, we have had sun all week long!).

Maybe too much fun?! Will was chillin' and forgot that pranksters are always lurking, pushed over on the beach (pretty easy feat given the sand).

Happy 4th from our house to yours!

Pics from Will's Vacation

Must all golfers have the wildest outfits!? I love the tops and shorts William came home with. But strips and plaids . . .

William had a great time golfing and came home with golf shoes. He is signed up to take a monthlong golfing workshop. I've been given a set of golf clubs - the director and deputy director are serious about getting me back out on the course. Hopefully it is like riding a bike (note, I didn't say like riding a scooter - ha ha) and it will all come back to me!

Here is a great picture of the cousins! Looks like Will has grown just a hair taller than Janelle - wait, maybe it is Ben's rabbit ears that are giving Will the advantage! Where did time go - they have all grown up so much.

The World is in Astoria 6.19.09

The World came to the Port of Astoria today. I've been waiting
nearly a year for this port of call so that I could see the massive moving community. I can only imagine what it must be like to live aboard this vessel and circumnavigate the world! Check out the web site. Just one year's worth of Port of Calls is fascinating. We probably will not see this ship again for at least another 5 years (if we are lucky to have them call on our Port again!).

In typical Astoria style, we rolled out the overcast and misty weather! It has been nice all week but this morning we woke to rain and have had it most of the day. The winds kicked up around 5pm.

And in the wandering fashion . . . William is home tonight. It has been a day for Bill, he started out at the Doctor's office at 8:30 getting his legged checked. He still has an underlying infection going on which created swelling and a pocket of less than pleasant stuff. He has had this area lanced and is on - you guessed it - another round of antibiotics! The doctor is not concerned. I, of course am a bit freaked (yes, I know I am a worry wart and have been told so by at least 3 people this week) but . . .
Bill returns to the doctor on Monday for follow-up, we will be monitoring this closely to make sure things continue in the positive direction.

William has pictures to show us. He bought a new camera and when he turned it on to show his dad, the lens wouldn't open. He is very upset as this was a big investment for him. We will try and resolve this tomorrow. I'll post some of his stuff tomorrow morning.!

For tonight, enjoy the pictures of the World.

William's travels

William is on his last day of trip today... he comes home tomorrow. Here are a few additional pictures of the Minnesota trip and coming home Sioux City Falls.

I guess he liked bass fishing - the grin gives it away!

Bemidji Trip

Here is a picture of William with his first Pike. He can now add Bass, Sunfish and Pike to Sturgeon and Salmon fishing! All have enjoyed the Bemidji trip! Uncle Tim and Cousin Ben are showing Will a great time and all are headed back to Albuquerque.