This Month in Pictures - and a few words too

Ok, ok, I know once again, long time no blog... Things have just been so busy around the Martin house. I figured that instead of a lot of writing (blog, blog, blog), I would sum this month up in pictures. Here goes...

This month, we have sure had some beautiful sunsets!!

Ok, I'm sure this couple would be surprised that they are on my blog... I have no idea who they are, but I thought it would be a nice picture, so I took the shot. I wish it was my kids on the other side of the pond, but I'm sure one of them would end up falling in the muck (most likely Pete), so I had to settle for the unknown couple.

Well, Miss Hailey has a funny smile in this shot, but her bright eyes are sure shining!

So I do exist - imagine that! I had to had the camera to Jeff for this one. He is not particularly comfortable behind the lense, but with a little cropping, it turned out very well.

This was taken on the 4th of July in Ashland before the parade began.

Jeff's turn with our beautiful children!

Not sure what that face was about, but I thought it was a funny shot.

Hailey and Pete had to stand to enjoy the bagpipers!

Throughout the parade, Pete kept declining candy from the participants. He kept saying he wanted candy from the firefighters. In this shot, he is wondering why they didn't have any candy and I'm sure he's not happy with his previous decision...

Caballero's pretty caballo

Mr. Ryan enjoying grandpa & grandma's newly improved pool.

I thought this was a great picture of my dad.

Jeff, hoping that the fireworks would hurry up and commence!

They were worth the wait, even though the show was pretty short this year... Darn budget cuts!!!

Miss Ava @ Ryan McNeil's 6th B-Day party.

Jeff & Hailey at the Oregon Caves.

Hey look, it's Pete and me at the Oregon Caves too!

Miss Laila having a grumpy moment, but still cute.

Marc, Christy, Laila & Kenley came from Florida to visit us again this year. We were so excited to see all of them and to finally meet little Kenley! Can't wait until next time.

Christy and Kenley, so happy to finally be out of the car and ready to explore the caves.

Look, Kenley learned a new trick.

We also took the Vermonts to the Dunes for some sand, speed and fun!

Hailey enjoying Marc's camping hammock.

Marc didn't approve of our BBQ skewers as marshmallow roasters, so he had to find his own stick. Pretty sure he won't burn his fingers now!

What an amazing, gigantic, beautiful Dahlia we found in Winchester Bay!

Ok, I know it's an ugly old boat, but I thought it was pretty cool anyways.

Miss Kenley was so happy to just hang out. What a sweet baby!

Pete rode his bike soooo much while we were camping. It was wonderful to see him zipping around the parking lot like a pro!

Jeff (in shorts), Marc (bundled up like Kenny from South Park), Hailey and Pete ready to go for a ride in the rail.

I really wish this picture was more in focus, but I thought it was such a cute shot of one tired baby.

I guess that pretty much sums up our month. It was busy, but we had a lot of fun!