When Dogs Bites

Waiting for stitches

On Wednesday June 13, Kylynn wanted to go and play with the neighbor boy Wes. She rode her bike down and got him. They played her for a few minutes and then decided to go back to Wes' house. Ky was the first one there, the dogs were in the yard, she went over to one of the dogs and bent to pet him and he jumped up and bit her on her upper lip.

So painful to look at

We first went to Community care, but due to how deep and location they felt it would be best to go to a specialist. They sent us to an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Bryan Lee.

She was so brave and stayed so still. She cried and wanted to be done but she didn't move. It took about 30 minutes to stitch her lip back together. They had to do double layer stitches. In the end she ended up with 5 stitches on the right and 3 on the left.

My Brave Girl

So many stitches

Getting bit by a dog just as your getting over your fear of dogs is not a good thing. She is now scared to even ride her bike down the road.

Yellowstone for Free

Saturday we went up to Yellowstone on the free admission day. We thought that it would be really busy but it wasn't bad at all.

Just thought they were cute little birds

That is a really yummy sandwich, Thanks!

We traveled up to our favorite picnic spot "Annapolis Spring". It was a little cold, but the kids did eat faster than normal so they could get back in the car. The best part of the picnic was the little birds that hung around trying to get any food we may drop. Delwyn left his freshly made sandwich on the table to throw some garbage away and the birds quickly started to eat it, needless to say he didn't eat it.

Great Fountain Geyser

We then drove almost up to Mammoth and then turned around to head back to "Old Faithful", because Kylynn really wanted to see it. Like usual we missed it and had to sit around in the cold waiting for it to go off again. We ran into my friend from work Micky and her family and visited with them while we waited. They let us know that "Great Fountain Geyser" was due to go off around 4 pm so we headed that way. Just as we pulled up it started to go off, it was the first time we had ever seen it go off.  Then we went to the next geyser along the road "White Dome Geyser" and it started to go off it was neat to see something we had never seen before.

White Dome Geyser

Old Faithful

 The only animals we saw were 1 elk and hundreds of bison. It was a fun day despite the cold weather.

Oregon Coast Vacation

Delwyn and I were able to arrange a 5 day vacation along the Oregon Coast for are 10th wedding anniversary. We got up early on October 25th and drove to the Boise airport where we flew to Portland, OR. We then rented a car to use while in Oregon. Since Delwyn was such a Chevy fan he had on his Chevy jacket so Dollar rental upgraded us for free to a Chevy Equinox, it was comfortable and very nice vehicle.
Our first stop was 3 waterfall 30 minutes east of Portland that I had wanted to see. They were all very beautiful, my favorite was Multnomah Falls. It is a 2 tier fall, with the top tier falling 542 feet, it was incredible.

Beautiful Multnomah Falls

We then were able to drive along the Columbia river up to Astoria. We drove up to the Astoria Column and what a beautiful view of the Columbia river. I made Delwyn drive me across the huge 4.1 mile bridge that spans the river to connect Oregon and Washington.  One of my favorite things about Oregon was all of the bridges everywhere, I had to take pictures of those we saw.

View of the Astoria bridge from the Column

The Astoria Column

 We then drove down to Seaside where we spent the night. The next morning we got up and started our sightseeing. We visited the Seaside Aquarium, walked along the promenade, tried to find sea shells, visited the Carousel mall (what a good idea to entertain kids while shopping). We then started to drive down the coast toward Newport. On the way we stopped at several location to sight see. Cannon Beach and haystack rock were our first stop. Haystack rock stands 235 feet high, it was huge. We then drove to Tillamook to stop at the Cheese factory. Delwyn's favorite stop of the day because he got to sample cheese and bye himself  "Squeaky Cheese".

Tillamook cheese factory

I had always wanted to see a lighthouse so we made it a priority. We tried first to see "Cape Meares light but the road was closed to get down to it. Next we stopped at the "Yaquina Head light but it was closes for the day, but got to see the outside. Then we tried to see "Yaquina Bay light and we got there to late also. Everything seemed to be open only from 11 am to 4 pm. Couldn't get everything done during those times it seemed. We tired once again for the Cape Meares light and found it opened, then learned that we couldn't go up into the light because in Jan 2010 2 men shot out the light with high powered riffles and it hadn't been fixed and wasn't safe to go up. Maybe next trip I will get to climb a light house.

Cape Meares Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Light

In Newport we walled down to the bay front and spent most of the day there. We did the "Undersea Gardens", "The Wax Works Museum", and "Ripley's Believe it or not". The coolest thing we saw was as we were walking along the bay we kept hearing "Barking", I couldn't figure out where it was coming from until we saw a few people looking into the bay next to the "Undersea Garden" and you no what we found a lot of Male California Sea lions. I guess they make there home in Newport most of the year. It was so cool to see.

Cage for the Sea Lion to rest

Rock out in the Bay covered with Sea Lions

It was a great trip and had good weather most of the time. It was a little chilly, but a jacket kept us warm. We had rain on Friday where it rained all day, at times you couldn't see where you were driving. We decided to drive back up to Astoria to try and see the Maritime museum. While there we stopped and had the best Fish and Chips at a little place called "Bow pickers" it was incredible. If you are ever in Astoria you have to try it, thanks Robin for the heads up, you were right, didn't even taste like fish.

The location of the best Fish and Chips ever

It was a wonderful trip. Thanks Delwyn for going with me, I loved spending so much time with you. And the Biggest thanks go out to those that helped care for out 4 children while we were gone, Cristy for watching Matt and Aleeya, glad she liked you. Delwyn's parents for picking the girls up from school, and My wonderful parents who took care of Jessie and Ky and made sure all school work was done. I love you all.

Summer is Here!

I am so glad that summer decided to come and stay a few days. We have had so much fun as a family this last week. We went camping, t-ball games, and playing in the water at our home. The kids have all loved being outside most of the day.

Last friday night after Delwyn got off work we loaded up and took off for a overnight camping trip. Delwyn wanted to take us to Canyon Creek, but it was to full and muddy, so we went to Kirkham Hollow instead. It turned out to be a great choice. We were the first camper in this season it seemed, Delwyn had to cut off 4 trees that had fallen across the road. The kids were tired and hunger by the time we got to camp and got a fire going for roasting hot dogs and smores. The kids loved roasting the marshmallows. A little to much sweets before bed, no one wanted to go to sleep very fast.

Kids roasting marshmallows for smor's

Saturday morning after a good breakfast we went on a hike. We ended up finding the canyon creek trail and followed it until it became to steep for the kids to go down without help. The view was beautiful and it was so peaceful. The kids all enjoyed picking flower and to see how may varieties that found.  Aleeya even though it was her nap time had fun, she just talked and clapped the whole time. She love to be outside so much. I was worried about how it would be to take an 11 month old out camping, but she turned out to be the best kid.

Family at the Canyon Creek trail sign

The beautiful view of the canyon

After a lunch of dutch oven cooking it was time to go home. We had hoped to stop and go swimming at green canyon but the kids were to tired and grumpy. Delwyn said he would but out the little pool for the kids when we got home, and he did. Even though the water was cold the kids didn't mind at all even Aleeya got her feet it and kicked about. 

Only a little cold, says Jessica

This water is great, let me in Dad

One, two, three, blow bubbles

Over all it was a great camping trip, the worst part as always in cleaning up the camper and putting the stuff away. The kids were good sports and helped out. Thanks guys.

Mesa Falls

On Saturday I wanted to go for a drive and see how high the river were and how much flooding. I talked Delwyn into taking us to Mesa Falls also. There was so much water going over the falls they were beautiful. It was a fun drive, besides the kids saying "I'm Bored".

Lower Mesa falls

Upper Mesa Falls

Delwyn and the Kids at Upper Falls

The beautiful Teton Mountains in the background

Kindergarten Graduation, Class of 2023

Program title

Who can imagine 2023 already?

May 20, was the day Kylynn graduated from kindergarten. She was so excited. For there program they each read a story they wrote during the year, and sang 3 songs. Kylynn wrote about what she liked in school. She wrote that she liked having Graycee in her class. Graycee is a little handicap girl in a wheelchair. Ky loves to interact with her and spent most of her recess time inside playing with her. At the end of the program Graycee's mother came up to us and asked if we was Kylynn's parents, we said yes then she proceeded to thank us for all that Ky had done for her little girl this year including all the pictures and drawings she sent home. She also said how sweet it was seeing her push her all around the Zoo.  She then asked if it would be alright if she got a picture of Kylynn with Graycee, how could I say No.
I was so proud of my little girl, I started to cry. I felt guilty over all the times that I stopped Ky from taking a little not or picture to school. I hope she will remain this way all her life, having a soft spot for those with special needs.

Ky with Diploma

Ky and Graycee

Ky with Mrs Sutton the best Kindergarten teacher.

 Thanks Mrs Sutton for all your dedication and help with Ky this year, she loved you.

First Steps

It is hard to believe that my baby girl is starting to walk, but it is true. Just the other day she took about 9 steps. Why do they have to grow up so fast, she is only 10 months old. It is so fun to see her catch her balance and take another step.