Out for a walk

We had a church picninc Wednesday night at Millersburg Park. We did a little Geocaching while were were at it. Benton and Soren helped us find the "stickers." 

Back to School

Last Saturday, Turning Point Community Church had it's third annual backpack drive. Our tiny church gave 110 backpacks to needy kids in the Turner area. We set up a "school store" where they could come in and "shop" for their school supplies, and on the way out, we plied them with face paints, candy, snow cones, and cotton candy--all free for the kids. We held our event along with an antique car show (sorry, Dad, I didn't get any pictures) and recieved over $100 in unexpected donations from the people there. The fire department even showed up and gave tours of the truck and handed out shiny red hats. 

Big Fish

Last Sunday, We went to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. We brought along our friend McKinzie from church and we had a blast. Paul got to go SCUBA diving in "Halibut Flats" and I followed Kinzie and Benton around everywhere else. The first photo here was a very close call with a Great White. Next, Ben and Kenzie watch the Puffins in the aviary. Paul and McKinzie poke at unsuspecting Sea Urchins and Star Fish while Benton refreshes himself with a cat nap.

 

Too cool for words

 

Pool Party

Last week, Benton and Emma spent the afternoon playing in the pool. They had a delightful time. The pool has since developed a gaping hole in the bottom and is therefore useless as anything other than...it's useless. I guess we'll have to go visit Black Lake to play in the pool.

 

Lucy

If you've visited the Hall Family blog, you already know about Benton's new friend Lucy. Here are some pictures we took when we went to see her and her parents at the hospital.
 

Did you miss me?

I eveyone! Benton is back. Technically, he hasn't gone anywhere, but the camera was MIA for a while. I found it yesturday burried in the bottom of Ben's diaper bag--much to everyone's relief. Stay tuned over the next few days as I sort through the pictures on the camera and post new ones. 

Bucket Head

Let the record show, he did this to himself.