Multnomah Falls

Last weekend was absolutely beautiful! So sunny and warm and fun. On saturday we went to Multnomah Falls with some friends. We hiked up to the top and, I won't lie, it was kinda hard. Maybe that's cause I don't even remember the last time I went hiking. It was so gorgeous though, and well worth being out of breath. Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and the second tallest year-round waterfall in the US!


This was at the top of the Columbia River Gorge. So pretty but very windy. As you can see by my ponytail sticking straight sideways.


Preparing for the hike.

At the top! Not the best picture but the view of the river was incredible.


At the top facing the other direction. Sorry I look so weird.


On the hike. The helicopter hat is in honor of Ricky Ticky (my brother the chopper pilot)


We made it back down. And he's spent...... After the hike, we finished off our workout with a nice greasy burger and fries!

funny boy

Carter has very sensitive hands. This is the quilt that I'm finally finishing (I started is when I was pregnant with Carter). It was funnier the first time he touched the batting but of course, I didn't have the camera out then. This isn't his first sensitive hand experience. Dennison handed him a marshmallow and he would not hold onto it. He would drop it and then shake his hand out. It was so funny. And the feel of grass makes him cry every time. What a sheltered life he leads....

cute photos

Carter always crosses his little feet when he drinks his bottle. I think it's so cute.

He can stand up by himself now. He's been practicing a lot, just letting go of the couch or crib or whatever he's holding onto but just lately he stays standing when we put him down in the middle of the room.

jump-a-roo

Carter has a new favorite activity. Whenever it's hanging up he crawls over to it with a big smile hoping someone will put him in it. He jumps and jumps til he's completely worn out. It's hilarious. And the best part is that he tries to bounce all the time, even when he's not in the jumper. He forgets that the floor isn't bouncy and bounces himself right onto his head, usually from the kneeling position. He's my fav.



Here he is after he wore himself out...

kisses for Daddy

Carter loves giving us big ol' slobbery kisses!!

He keeps me very busy

At least he loves books....


He used to sit on this toy all the time and just recently discovered that he can stand on it. Doesn't he look like king kong destroying a tiny town?


He crawled in here all on his own when it was full of clean laundry. I slowly emptied it out from under him and shortly thereafter, he toppled over.


He crawls the fastest when I open the refrigerator or the dishwasher.


Carter's personality is becoming very bright. He makes me laugh so much during the day. And the funniest part is he laughs at himself before I even notice what funny thing he's doing. I already can't keep up with him.... what am I gonna do when he starts walking?!

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was our anniversary! 2 wonderful years we've been married! It seems like a lot longer than that.... in a good way :) Let me just tell you all how awesome Dennison is. I'm sorry to all you ladies out there, but MY husband is the best. He's smart, honest, loving, hilarious, and a GREAT father. He can always put a smile on my face, no matter how grumpy I am. Carter gets soooo excited when daddy gets home from work. He's everything I ever dreamed of and he's all mine. Dennison, happy anniversary, I love you!