Our cabin on Mt. Hood is a 5-minute walk from a salmon restoration habitat on the Sandy RiverAlong the Salmon River Trail in Mt. Hood National ForestSurf perch fishing at Gold Beach, where we spent our family vacation in June
Tidepooling at Meyers Creek BeachPrehistoric Gardens, where time stood stillGabe, Mom, and Josie during our backyard BBQ partyJen is an amazing portrait photographer who specializes in candid photosAnother visit to Timothy Lake with Jonathan and Esther. Fortunately, we were not too affected by the nearby wildfires For Tom’s 50th birthday, he and some of his friends enjoyed a fishing/paddling weekend from the cabinAfter seeing Vassar College and Sarah Lawrence, Josie and Tom finished the college tour in Manhattan. It was a great day for taking a walk on the High Line
Fairy cups on a log We celebrated Sharon’s birthday at Cape Meares BeachView of Mt. Hood from Frog LakeJosie shows off our armada at Timothy LakeWe took Tom’s family up to the cabin. Sharon had arranged a photo shoot by professional photographer and friend, Jen Downer. Jonathan shows off his catch at Frog LakeCollege visits for Josie in early November included a stop in Northampton, MA, to see Gabe. I took the kids to do New Englandy things, such as see a covered bridge……and eat clam strips with the bellies and a lobster roll!
Afternoon sun along the Sandy RiverView of Mt. Hood from Mirror LakeJosie masters the sport kite at Gold BeachPelican taking off near the mouth of the Rogue RiverAfter 2 years, we reunited with Tom’s brother Terry, his family, Mom, and Dad in July!In August, Josie spent 2 weeks in the Oregon wilderness with Outward BoundSharon’s brother Jonathan and his wife Esther made a brief visit over Labor Day WeekendThe majesty of the trees in Mt. Hood National Forest Halloween this year featured a candy chute in addition to jack-o-lanterns. No Monster March this year, unfortunately, so so costumes.Thanksgiving day along the Salmon River in Mt. Hood National Forest.
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