Tim is Twelve!

Tim turned 12 yesterday.  His birthday celebration was a bit spread out between some vacations and camp, so he had a bunch of friends over a couple weeks ago and took them to Laser Tag, a free Slurpee (it was 7/11), and back home for cake.

This last weekend we got together with family for a BBQ and presents, and yesterday was FINALLY the official day.  We played a couple games (Tim won one and lost won), went to his favorite restaurant for dinner, and finished the night off with cupcakes.

Joe and Tim at Camp

The boys spent last week at Trout Creek Bible Camp.  Thanks to everyone who sent them mail!  (If they get 3 or more pieces of mail they have to kiss the moose.)  They had lots of stories to share about the games, archery, paint ball, go-carts, the zip line, staying up until 2 am, and much more.

When they got home on Saturday, Tim fell asleep for two hours and Joe grazed in the kitchen for three. 

July 4th Morning Paddle

We went out on the Willamette this morning.

Happy 15th Birthday Joe!

Joe turned 15 today.  We had a family birthday party yesterday (in the 96 degree heat) and Joe opened some more presents this morning. 

He spent the day reading some new books, playing a new board game, and playing a new video game too.  To top it all off, we went out for pizza (of course).