Forest fire

As the summer ends, the fires begin. We don't get rain all summer. In fact, my town hasn't had rain since May, I think. This particular fire is going on as I type. I can see the flames from my house, as it burns through the town of Mosier. The helicopters are buzzing non-stop and the sky is all haze. It a sad sight to watch nature go up in flames.

Here is the local news story

Quality time Pre-Wedding

Our final rendezvous at the beach this summer. Next time, we will be husband and wife.

The Lewis River

One of my favorite Mtn Biking and exclusive swimming spots is the Lewis River in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. We spent 7 hrs biking, hiking, swimming in waterfalls, climbing boulders, floating down the river, and having an amazing day. I wish I had a water camera so I could have taken more photos from the amazingly clear pools.

Wedding countdown is on!!

56 DAYS AND COUNTING....

I can't believe it. I look back over the last few years and am still shocked on how dramatically my life has changed. It's been so much fun planning this wedding. I wish everybody could come and celebrate with us. Only a few minor details to take care of now. The rest is done; location, band, invitations, caterer, cake, flowers, clothes, rings, photographer, rehearsal dinner, linens, tables, chairs, bar, hotels, flights, honeymoon. I am sure I am missing something...but who cares!

July 4th weekend 2009!

It was me and a bunch of boys this weekend. Check out the photos from our trip to Gold Beach Oregon!

Promotion

No, I didn't get a promotion. Jace did! He got promoted to high school. He also received 3 acedemic awards this semester: Math, Science, and Language Arts. Not a bad way to finish his career at Middle School.

Jace and Keaton

River and Jace (Jace's cousin in the back right)

Proud father thinking, "only 4 more years till he's out of the house."

I didn't get the musically and artistically gifted gene

My brother, Malcolm, is on tour right now. His project is called LINELAND. I went to see his performance last night. I realized that I am an idiot. It was so unique, mesmerizing, and creative that it was above my mediocre brain. I highly reccomend seeing this act live and in person. The music combined with the visual stimulation was really cool. I have never seen anything like it. You can check his website for dates or downloads!