Quiz Trip, Part 1. . .

I have so many pictures to edit and post (my camera, my phone, Joyce's camera!) from the quiz trip that I could put it off indefinitely and never blog in real time again so I'll just post the highlights and the pics and move on!  It was a great experience in spite of coming up on the fatal accident on the way over (I removed the post so if you missed it, sorry. . . ). 

ROAD TRIP TO NEWBERG:

(taken with Joyce's camera. . . )

(Another nice picture, thanks to Joyce!):

I didn't remember seeing all of these wind turbines on previous trips to Portland- Not a bad picture considering it was taken with my phone while moving at 65 mph. . .

We made a very quick stop at Multnomah Falls so that we could all caravan into Portland together.  We didn't even make it out of the parking lot but I still managed to get in a few Kodak moments. . .

We eventually made it to Newberg and to the McConaughey's warm, welcoming home where we all proceeded to the hamburger place down the street for big, juicy burgers!!  I love these moments. . .  

 

To be continued. . .

October 9th: Boy's Birthdays. . .

Backing up here to the 2nd week of October when we celebrated the three summer birthdays on my side of the family. Ethan turned 10 in June, Spence turned 15 in July and Zach turned 19 in August.  And we celebrated all three of them at my parent's house in October!!  My mom has now been passed in height by 3 out of 4 of her grandchildren. . .

We always hunt for Easter eggs in the spring in my parent's back yard so my mom planned another hunt for the fall season.  This time, the kids hid wrapped up gifts and the adults had to find them!!

The Hunt. . .

It's kind of fun to get gifts after your birthday!!

The Presents. . .

We all like to "shop" in my parent's garage because they buy and sell stuff that they pick up at estate sales and auctions, so there are always fun treasures to be found. . . Guns for everyone!!  (toys, of course!)

The Battle. . .

The treasures in the garage can keep the kids entertained for hours. . .

The Toys. . .

Another fun family party!!