Reese's Celebration

 Reese wanted to go on a hike/picnic for his birthday celebration.

We ended up going to Silver Falls State Park.

 

 The cousins came along and our friends Joren and Katelyn.

It was a beautiful day and so fun to walk behind two of the waterfalls!

The kids were troopers and there were only a few complaints on the long uphill section...

 Cousin Clayton had the easy ride.

It's Reese's Birthday!!!

 Happy 8th Birthday Reese!  Breakfast in bed... which turned out to be in a tent (a present to both boys from us).

 Reese wanted to open one present in the morning ("The one from Unc!")

 We went to Eats & Treats Cafe for lunch (a new local Gluten Free restaurant).

Reese with his present from Papa and his hat from us.

 The owners treated Reese royally!  He got a special plate with ribs (his request)...

And TWO desserts with candles (they stayed late last night to come up with a cupcake he could have--soy free and dairy free as well as gluten free)!  :)

Carsten's Last Game

 Carsten's last game today...  He made a goal!  He was so happy.  

Carsten with his coach.

Reese's Last Game (of the season)

 His whole team...

 They all got medals for participating...

Reese had an amazing coach this year--very caring and taught them a lot!

Warning--More Soccer Pictures...

 Kept meaning to get these pictures on the blog of the games last Saturday as tomorrow is the boys' last game.   (We included some pictures of cousin Justin as he is on Carsten's team.)

Mother's Day 2012

The yearly Mother's Day picture with my two boys. Love. 

Oh, and they spoiled me rotten today!

Hairy McClary

I'm borrowing my brother's very nice camera and so consequently playing around--Hairy makes a good subject (cute too)...

More Soccer Games...

 Soccer games...  The boys' games were too close in time and in separate cities today, so Reese and I missed Carsten's game (Opa took pictures and Carsten scored a goal!).

Then everyone quickly came over and caught most of Reese's game...