We took a trip to Mapleton Oregon to go to see Grandma Connie on her birthday.

This is actually from the trip back home, right around Salem, it was hailing so hard that it became compact ice on the freeway in minutes and there was an accident and all...then five miles down the road it was sunny and nice...weird weather!


Esther was being sweet to JR.

JR was being sweet to Esther

Grandma Connie and Justin with her "60" birthday cake!

Grandma Connie had the pleasure of reading to all the kids...telling them about the potty chair.

This is at the mouth of some river...where it joins the ocean. Esther was scared of the waves...

(Sorry its sideways) This is Grace at her first time to the beach...sleeping

Amy and Esther enjoying the sand.



Notice the nervous half smile on her face...she grew to like it!


Kissin' in the car at such a young age...we are going to have to watch this one...especially since it is her cousin!

JR is getting big...and handsome!


The men on a big anchor...11 tons I think it said.


They ran around and around and around and around...well Jesse didn't...he was way to cool!

A very cool restaurant that had old cars with tables in them to eat...very good food!


This trip was really fun to watch Jesse and Esther (2 weeks apart) they are going to be good friends.


...I think this looks a whole lot like Elaine...only 30 years younger and male...


The whole clan...minus BJ...just realized I don't have any of that guy...he's elusive for a big guy!