JK & Kate Visit

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JK, my best friend since 6th grade, and his adorable girlfriend came to visit for a long weekend.  We had the best time!!!  It is crazy to think that we have been BFF's for over 20 years!  While they were here we did many of the touristy things in Portland.... Checked out the Pearl district, Downtown, 23rd Street, Pittock Mansion, short hike in Forest Park, waterfront, drove the river to see bridges, and took a trip to Multnomah Falls.  Grandma & Grandpa kept Brody on Friday so that we could tour the city and not worry about nap time.  Wesley was such a happy little trooper.  Kate is from South Africa and is one of the most interesting people I have ever met; we instantly loved her.   JK and I had such a great time telling Kate about many of our funny memories and looking through old pictures.

Light the Night 2011

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Grandma joined us for Light the Night which helps to raise money and awareness for Leukemia & Lymphoma.  The survivors hold white balloons and the rest of us supporting them hold red balloons that all light up.  The walk goes over the Steel bridge and it is such an amazing sight to see the slew of balloons glowing in the dark.  This year they did a fireworks show and Brody LOVED it!  Matt was out of town for a golf trip so I was very thankful for Noreen's company and help with the kids.   

Brothers

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The Band

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Brody on the drums, Jen on the guitar, and Bogey as lead singer.

Phone Pics

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