BOISE

We spent a couple days in Boise for some appointments, shopping, and meeting up with friends and relatives.

We met up with Loren's middle son, Brett, and my niece, Gracie, for dinner at Chicago Connection Pizza.  It was really nice catching up with them again.  Brett lives and works in Boise, and Gracie is attending Boise State University - GO BRONCOS!!!

Met up with a long-time friend, Carol Sommer, for a couple drinks at our old hang-out - 10th Street Station in downtown Boise.  It was great visiting with her again!  Loren and I both worked with Carol at the Department of Labor and Industrial Services.  She now works for the Department of Health and Welfare with plans to retire in three years.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Carol!!!

ANOTHER HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

We just always have to have at least one project going.  We decided to widen the path out to the garage deck and I think it is going to turn out really nice.

PORTLAND

We finally made it to Portland to visit with Chad, Pam, Meg and Chase.  It was a really good visit other than the dogs and cats did NOT get along.  Poor Sophie and Casey were sooo happy to see us leave!  We did a lot of visiting and shopping, played some games, and spent a day at Canon Beach.  Thanks Chad and Pam for having us!!

Wild fire just outside Mosier, Oregon.

Meg heading out to her very first sleep-over.

Chase is really good at computer games...

and has his own swinging style.

CANON BEACH

Chad and Chase.

Loren, Rica and Chica.

Meg is such a pretty little girl!

Three generations -- Loren, Chad and Chase.

Pam and Meg.

Gotta have a sand castle!

Chad and Pam enjoying each other, the sound of the ocean, and a beautiful day.

Chase and Rica -- how cute can you get?

Grandma and Meg playing a little frisbee.

Beautiful end to a wonderful trip!