Don't let a lack of a blog from last weekend make you think we weren't busy. I just got home too late and much of our outings didn't involve a camera. I had coffee with my good friend Sarah, fantasy football draft, and dinner with the parents. After dinner, I went home for the comfort of my bed while Luis and the kids had a campout at the Torland Campsite.
My dad's burn pile was converted into a bonfire for roasting marshmellows and making s'mores.
After another fantasy football draft on Tuesday, it was time for some real football. The kids and I headed to my alma mater, Tualatin, to watch my cousin Travis' first game as starting QB for the Timberwolves. Luis was there in spirit as he was working.
Despite the action on the field, Siena took it upon herself to perform a little song and dance number for the fans in the stands.
Action shot. The studly guy behind center is Travis.
This game is exhausting...not for the players but for Siena.
In case you can't quite make out the numbers, that's 13 to 3, a Tualatin victory!
Tyson and the kids were on the lookout for Travis on the field after the game. They could see much better at his height.
Oh hey, there he is. But he's a little busy being interviewed about the game.
Not too busy to high five Mason and Siena and take a picture with us. The kids definitely thought their big cousin Trav was pretty cool.
Saturday we stayed close to home and watched the Ducks lose. Fail.
Sunday evening we went up to my parents for a family dinner. First though, it was apple picking time in the Torland orchard. Dad even busted out the trailer to help carry the load.
And to use as a ladder with mom's supervision.
Oh yeah. We'll be eating some good applesauce this year!
It was also an occasion for the great aunts and uncles to celebrate all of the kids' birthdays together. We decided to do this each year since the kids have gotten bigger and are now having their birthday parties with their friends more than family. The kids really enjoyed this surprise.
Jocelyn and Berren enjoyed their ice cream dessert together.
Grandpa enjoyed his ice cream too.
Here's the pickers, purple fingers and all. From back row left Grandpa (in chair), uncle Doug, aunt Joanne, Dad, Mom, me, cousin Heidi, and aunt Mary Lou. Bottom row from left is Luis, Siena, Ellia, Mason, and Berren.
And aunt Joanne with her daddy. I think grandpa enjoyed coming out and spending some time with the family.
It's been a nice labor day weekend. We're off to the pool soon to cap off the summer before school starts up for the kidos tomorrow.
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