Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The following pages contain our OR WA trip August 27-September 1, 2009

Japanese Gardens August 28th



One of the first things we did was go to this beautiful Japanese Garden. My mom didn't want to go anywhere. Her feet were soooo tired. So we sat down while, tour guide Paul took everyone else around. It started to rain. My mom wanted to go find a bedroom. Poor thing was always looking for a place to lay her head.

Home cooked meals...



Every night a different family was assigned to cook the dinner meal. That was soooo smart on Paul and Jennie's part. Good organization. Paul and Jennie did shredded pork and baked beans..Kristina and Jonathan did Chinese Hay Stack.. John, Baba, and I did Shrimp and broccoli, and Diana and Jeff did tacos and quesadillas...all the food we had was outstanding. I gained weight! So when I went to the doctors that darn scale lied again!

August 28th Portland Temple



We like to try to go the temple together. That was soooo nice. This is a beautiful temple inside. Even my mom went through a session. She has not wanted to go with me for a while. So this was great for me.

August 29th Multnomah Falls







On Saturday we hiked up the Multnomah Falls. You can see the from the bottom to the top. It was only a 1.25 mile hike up with 11 switch backs...really it was 22 going back and forth...they counted both up and around as one switch back, My mom could only go as far as 1/2 mile up. I was impressed that she got that far. It was pretty tiring. Of course she complained the whole way up. But I persuaded her to walk up one more hill and sit down on the bench and look at the beauty around us. While I sat there John continued up and met the rest of the gang on the top. As you can see you can look down the falls as well. Over all it was a very fun day as a family. It all reminded me of Tantalus (sp) in Hawaii. Lots of trees and clean air. It was really beautiful.

The pose....

Boys will be boys for attention...

Yea Kristina...keep your eye on the ball.



We couldn't have a real vacation without playing ball on the itinerary now could we! Paul pitched to us all. And then Jonathan pitched to Paul. Even little James got into it! Fun stuff! Hit the ball James! Way to go!

Baba and Grace new hired cow girls.



I couldn't believe we got my mom to get behind the cow face. She tried to reach in the taller one but couldn't get her face high enough. Too funny...Well...see the other cow ranchers below!

Jeff and Diana Farm Ranchers


The new hired hand...Diana and Jeff

Paul, Jennie, & James Cow Ranchers


Here is a picture of the newly hired cow ranchers for Tillomook Cheese Factory! Just kidding...fun stuff

Yah...we are the champions


Before going to the Angel game the kids decided they wanted to go swimming in the hotel pool. Poor Jeff skinned his nose and John sprained his right thumb and middle finger. Boys will be boys!

Fish...anyone Fresh Fish



We walked through Pike's Market and watched the fish fly by. Hardly anyone buys the fish, they just want to watch the show. Finally one of the workers said, "Anyone here to buy fish?!" Sad...I know.

Cannon Beach


We went to cold Cannon Beach where the movie "Goonies" was made. I think that's right? If I'm wrong..oh well...

Run..run


So let's play touch the dome game!

Game of water fun


This Park had this water dome ... you run up to it and touch it or get wet. The object of course is not to get wet.

The Jonathan Kristina look


Whenever we take pictures Jonathan's Whatcott side of the family comes out..crazy faces

Go Jonathan Go


See all three of the riders do their riding...lol

Ride 'um Steven


Go Steven!

Go Baba,,,


We got Baba to get on the worm...what fun that was...look at her ride that thing!

Game Info


August 31st...parking was $20/car...outrageous
$18 for carpoolers...woo hoo...yah..

Michael's ready for the game


"Let's play ball!"

Here is James in his new outfit!


Well...we did get a picture of James...where is mom and dad?

The Ridge Family in Angel Attire



I missed taking a picture of Paul, Jennie and James in their Angel gear. Glad I was at least able to get one of Jonathan, Kristina and Michael.

August 31st Angels vs Mariners



One of the main events was going to see the Angels play against the Mariners...we can't go family traveling without doing that! Luckily we won 10-0, but we lost the next two games. Glad we were at the one we won!