A rainy day in Eugene

Today, we woke up to rain. It rained pretty hard in the morning, but then was just cloudy with no more rain. There is more rain in the forecast, but the weather should by nice by Thursday again. Andrin was prepared for a rainy day with his yellow rain boots and his new raincoat. We tackled the rain and went shoe shopping. Mami could not believe how fast Andrin's feet are growing. His new shoes look so BIIIIIIIIG.

While Mami was preparing dinner, Andrin also was cooking. Underneath the kitchen table, his new favorite spot.

Safety precautions while riding a cow

At the visit of the Eugene Celebration parade on Saturday, one of Andrin's friends got a construction hat. He saw one of his friends wear the hat while riding his cow and decided that it is a really good idea since riding a cow can be really dangerous ...

Conversation with Andrin

The other day, Andrin and Mami had a conversation (I am translating for the sake of all the English-speakers):
Andrin: Mama?
Mama: Yes. Andrin.
Andrin: Look Mama tummy.
Mama: Yes, you can look at Mama's tummy.
Andrin: Mama tummy Tammi.
Mama: Yes, Tammi looked at Mama's tummy.
Andrin: Mama tummy baby. Andrin tummy baby.

We are very happy and excited to welcome Baby No.2 in February 2011!

Last camping trip of the season

What a great camping trip to finish our camping season! We went once again to the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette, Kiahani. We left town on Friday and it was a good decision since we were able to get the last available site. Not the site that we were hoping for, but a nice site. On Saturday, Andrin's friends joined us and he had lost of fun playing in the river, playing with his friends, and of course eating with them.

Building a fire.

Looking for sticks for the fire.

The perfect tent for a cookout.

Paul trying to get a bite with two little ones on his lap.

At the river. Andrin hates to walk on the river rocks with his Tevas.

Playing in the pool.

Owen was adventurous and went waist-deep into the water.

Family picture ...

Samson gets a ride back.

Dinner time.

Andrin was telling me that he was "stuck" and needed a hand to get up ..

Hopeful that we will get a picture of everyone ...

Even Madelyn's hugs did not help Samson.

Andrin was ready for the picture and had his cutest pose.

Helping to clean up the tent.

McKenzie Pass, Part V

From East Lake, we went to Bend. We stopped at the High Desert Museum and Andrin enjoyed all the exhibits and animals. But it was hot, close to 100 F. In Bend, we stayed at McMinnamins and enjoyed a shower again. Andrin had to wait another night to get his first bath since we only had a shower. Tuesday morning, we headed back to Eugene after some shopping at the Outlet Mall. We took the long and windy road over McKenzie Pass. It is always amazing to see the lava flows and wonderful mountains.

East Lake, Part IV

From Crater Lake National Park, we headed north to East Lake & Paulina Lake. We took a hike on the Obsidian Flow, enjoyed the view from Paulina Peak, and spent a lot of time at the lake.

One evening, we took a hike up to some rocks to have a wonderful view over East Lake.

East Lake.

Relaxing in the hammock.

Throwing rocks with Papi along the shore.

Andrin enjoying some literature (Last Child in the Woods, about Nature Deficit Disorder -I do not think we have to worry about this too much with Andrin).

Taking a nap.

Fishing ... again.

Strolling with his truck to see his friends.

Andrin thought that the trees needed some water.

Hiking up the hill with his friends.

Enjoying some Italian Soda with Papi at Paulina Lake Resort.

View from Paulina Peak. Paulina Lake on the left, East Lake on the right.

Obsidian.