October

The guys (Josh and my dad) went fishing in Tillamook.
Josh caught a 30-pounder! Go honey!

My dad also caught a big fish, but they didn't get a picture!

Ladies' Weekend! My mom and I enjoyed Bend while the guys were in Tillamook.

Tara Jean's Bridal Shower! She's getting married just 20 days from today. Yipee!

Fall Festivities

Last night we conquered the corn maze (shaped like a 10) with our friends Chris and Kristen! We got busted by the "fun police" a couple of times because we were laughing too much as we took pictures in the dark. They must have suspected we were doing drugs, but I assure you, the only drug we were on was the Holy Spirit. The only other thing to blame our behavior on is our goofy personalities. We had a blast!

Today we picked pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. Always so much fun!

Country Boys and Their Toys

A few weeks ago we spent some time in the mountains with Mindy and John. We also went boating on the Snake River, but, sadly, we only have pictures of the mountain adventure.

September Sunset

Dusty skies make for beautiful sunsets, fun moments, and wonderful pictures!

Keith Urban Weekend

...as we like to call it.

We went to see Keith "the man (in Josh's words)" Urban last weekend in Tacoma, WA. The show was incredible...entirely too much fun!

Mom, this one's for you! This is just a snapshot of the ceiling of the glass bridge.

More Tacoma glass art.

See the Tacoma Dome in the background? That's where Keith was!

MMMMMelting Pot! Mmm....fun!

It seemed like we had to wait forever for the concert to start.

He was playing our song ("Once in a lifetime") when I took this picture.

It was well worth the wait!

Our posh Hotel Murano room....much more modern than we usually go for, but great!

Our first visit to Pike Place Market.

Josh just had to show off his strength, so he lifted the Space Needle in one hand.

From the top of the Space Needle...another first for us.

What a fabulous weekend! Seriously, so much fun!

Oh Labor Day

We were busy enjoying the company of family and friends.
Josh gave Hannah a driving lesson.

Josh had a little dirt on his teeth after his motorcycle ride.

The whole other Strickland family went for a ride on the four-wheeler.

Ben and Shayla (and Jackie)....we had a blast playing catch phrase with the three of you, plus Randy and Danielle!

Hannah said that Josh is the lucky guy!

This is a favorite!

Ellie really loves to wear Josh's hat.

I love every moment I get to spend with Heather!

Wallowa Fun Fun Fun!

We were all a little uneasy during the tram-ride up after the operator informed us that the tram was built in the 70s, but it is in good shape because they've recently painted it...how comforting.

On our way to the summit.

We had reached the summit...or so we thought.

"The hills are alive with the sound of music."

Josh was teasing Theodore.

Then he almost stepped on his brother, Alvin. Those chipmunks were very aggressive.

Hiking to the summit for real.

The SUMMIT...could be the perfect Christmas card picture, but it seems someone (who will remain nameless) is missing.

Glee!

We were all a lot more calm on the way down for no reason other than we had a wonderful time at the top....the facts regarding the tram remained the same.

Seriously, one of the funnest days of the summer!