Random Pics from TX Relative's Visit #2

All the kids on the way up to Mt. Hood - Alex, Derrick, Melissa, Lauren and Brianna

Enjoying the great PNW weather and view with a bbq at Tim and Cindy's. (Tim, Rob, Grandma Mary, and Cheryl)

Walking around at Uncle Tim and Aunt Cindy's with Grammy and Papa.

Swimming machine! Or show off for the relatives!

Rocking out with Cousin Alex.

Bye bye

Addison said "bye bye" tonight. We were getting ready to go up to Chuck's work to show a friend of mine's brother the jet. As we were getting ready to leave I said to Addison "Let's go bye bye to see Daddy!" Her response was "bye yi." Good enough for me. Than she said it again as she walked to the car. It was sooooooo cute. So now instead of saying "bye bye" we say "bye yi" now. I have a feeling fully formed words are right around the corner and than Lord help us...

Princess Party

In early September, Addison was invited to a princess birthday party. All attendees were asked to dress like a princess. So, with the help of Grammy, I got busy and made her a dress. Note: All the material in her dress is material from her mommy and daddy's wedding - the bridesmaid's dresses were made out of this material. I also put together a make-shift crown, and while she left it on for her picture, it was taken off fairly quickly. Regardless of how long she kept her outfit assembled - I think we will all agree that she looks pretty darn cute!

Random Pics from TX Relative's Visit #1

Saying hello to Rachel.

She was quite the entertainer for the relatives.

Picking the beach crud out of her toes on the way home from Ecola.

House from the movie "The Goonies."



Addison pointing out the sealions to everyone in Astoria.

Family

This is not the whole family that attended Joyce's "memorial." This is about half of my dad's family. We are quite a large herd of people...

Family Get Together #3

Impormtu "memorial" to Joyce on the dock before we got on the boat.

Cousins Matt and Joe.

"Aunt" Mary saluting Joyce.

Addie and Grammy waiting for the boat.



Addie playing with Cousin Grace.

Family Get Together #2

Addie trying s'mores for the first time. Oh yum!

Uncle Gene, Aunt Frances, and Uncle Bill on the boat.

Cousins Matt, Beth and John on the boat.

The newest member of our brood - Allison Joyce Paul.



Dad and his sister, Frances. Love to Aunt Frannie!