County Fair

We got to take the kids to the County Fair and Oaks Park this summer so Cohen had his fair share of fun rides! He is getting brave and loving it all!

Fun at the Beach

We took a family trip out to Long Beach Washington and Astoria Oregon for our last big hurrah of summer before school starts up. It was a beautiful day to see goonies and build sandcastles!

Dinosaurs at the Zoo

We went through the Prehistoric Predators exhibit at one of our summer trips to the zoo. Cohen wasn't sure about the "spitting" dinosaurs (that sprayed water) and Griffin didn't like the one that growled in his face (thanks Daddy!).

The Oswald Cousins

Boating

We spent a lot of time boating out in Illinois and Wisconsin on our summer family vacation. We spent time with Donnie's mom, brother and family, and aunt and uncle. It was a fun trip! Griffin's first airplane ride and lots of brave firsts for Cohen (tubing, swimming in a lake on his own).

Legoland Chicago

We went to Legoland in Chicago where everything was made out of legos! We got to see figures, build things, go on rides, watch a 4D movie, see how legos are made in the factory, and of course buy some new legos! It as a definite highlight!

Camping Trip

Cohen had his first camping trip. Daddy and Cohen pitched a tent, built a fire, made smores, and slept under the stars (all in our very own backyard)!

Grffin turns one!

We celebrated Griffin's first birthday with a jungle party BBQ at the house. Lots of friends, food, and fun. Even a tiger cake made by Grammy!

Pool time fun

We had a lot of warm days this summer with water play in the backyard. Mommy loved being home all summer to play with the boys and Daddy couldn't wait to come home from work each night to see the kids!

Birthday in Bend

Deedra celebrated her 35th birthday by heading to Bend Oregon with a much of families (friends from work and Tri-Cities). The Oswalds, Oppligers, Morningstars, Backlunds, and Hayden families all rented a house in Bend for Memorial Day weekend and played! It was hopefully the first annual "Bender in Bend" with friends...

Uncle Rob's Visit

Uncle Rob came out to visit in February. It was great to have him here in Washington and to meet his newest nephew!

Playmates

The boys had a lot of fun starting to play together. Cohen is still adjusting to sharing with his brother and Griffin is so interested in everything his big brother has and does! Makes for a lot of referee-ing!

Run Mommy Run!

I spent the spring training to run a 5K with some friends from work. Not being a runner, it was good to try a training program and I enjoyed my weekend runs with the ladies. My first run was supposed to be the Shamrock Run in Portland but I ended up in the ER with Cohen that weekend when he had gastroenteritis. I finally did my official first 5K at the Rum Run in Tualitin. Good times, with mojitos at the finish line!

I am such a slacker!

It has been on my "To Do" list to update this blog for months now. I am appalled that when I looked at it today, the most recent update was Christmas! So much for consistency in updates and photos! I will attempt to post some newer photos now and capture the big events in the Oswald family since the holidays! :-)