25 June 2011

Blu's 5th and Hayden's 1st



Aunt Alisha arranged for Blu and Hayden to have a joint Birthday Party at Blue Lake Park this summer.


Many family members and great friends joined us there for a great day!



The kids dashed through the water fountains, broke a pinata, ate cake and cupcakes, and played all day!








Thanks to all who were present for these boys!


08 May 2011

Smith and Bybee Lakes


After seeing these lakes during a class research trip at PSU, Andrew took us kayaking in them!



The day was very sunny and warm as we paddled through the mangrove and wetlands.


We saw an osprey, heron, ducks, an otter, and turtles.


The water was very clear, and we could see the creatures on the lake bottom. 


What a peaceful, relaxing, and gorgeous outing!

06 May 2011

Doggie Dash 2011



The Riggs Family participated in the annual OHS Doggie Dash in downtown Portland.

 

The weather was great, and we took the 5 mile loop around the Waterfront and Esplanade.  


We crossed the Hawthorne Bridge and Steel Bridge with thousands of other people and dogs.  


Saleh wore her knight in shining armor-horseback costume and got lots of compliments.



Andrew entered the Frisbee toss contest with her, but she didn't do so hot.


She had fun being social with all of her friends.


29 April 2011

California Adventure

Catering to our spontaneous nature, we packed the kids up and drove to California for the weekend! 
 
 

We checked out the southern Oregon coast on the way down.  It was a beautiful day at the beach!

 

 

Once in the Golden State we checked into a hotel and spent the evening swimming with the kids.  

We spotted a sad, yet handsome blue whale who lost his tail in Crescent City.  Poor guy.  We really wanted to bring him home and put him in our yard.


The next day we drove the Redwood Highway and met Paul Bunyan (and Babe)!



We adventured through the giant redwoods and the Trees of Mystery! 


There were some amazing trees, and some amazingly creepy carvings. 

 

We saw little people crouching in the forest, giant rustic bears, and all sorts of random creatures. 




The Sky Tram took us to the top of the steep mountain for a great view.  


Haylee was scared about being so high up, but Blu loved it!  



While driving home we passed a very odd collection of crazy tree houses and fountains.  Check out this one with purple water...


We ended up with a weekend full of fun and great weather!