For a little weekend adventure we went to the Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw WA. Andrea was really excited to see the events. Rogan was really excited to see/hear the loud bagpipes. Only problem was there were so many that you really couldn't appreciate one band since you could hear the others warming up. It was a great day full of food, fun, and plenty of sun.




More Pipers!


Sound quality not so good on my cell phone, but you get the idea. :)


Going for a stroll down Clan alley. The McKay (spelled MacKay) clan was there, unfortunately the Davidson clan booth was empty.


Watching the games. It was pretty hot, but we brought our own shade.

First event we saw was the Caber Toss. Always a crowd pleaser.

getting started...


going....


success...


Scottsman know how to celebrate!

Next event was the Sheaf Toss. This guys set a world record!

A day in Bend, Oregon

The day began with a wonderful breakfast at a local bagel shop called, The Bagel Stop. Had some very creative culinary creations (especially for a bagel shop). After breakfast we dropped Paul off at work (Deschutes Brewery) and headed up the Tumalo Falls. Jill gave us all a little scare calling all her friends asking which road to take as we were heading out of town. About 15 minutes into the drive she said, "oh, this looks right."


View from the bottom of Tumalo Falls.


Apparently this is the most photographed area in Bend, and you can see why.

Next we hiked up for some more photogs!



Rogan did a good job keeping Jill busy! :)


Rogan really like all the water.

On our way back into Bend we stopped at a local farmer market. The day before Rogan had fallen asleep right before our tour of the Deschutes Brewery and Andrea had to stay behind with him in the car while he slept. Today it was my turn while Jill and Andrea sought out some local produce.


Catching some zzz's at the Farmers Market

After the farmers market it was back to the house for a little lunch and some play time with the doggies.

Fetch Dewey!

We headed out for a quick view of the surrounding area from Pilots Butte.



The whole world's a stage as Rogan does a little dance on the top of Pilot Butte.

After taking in the local scenery it was time to cool of a the pool!


Pool Time!


We started off slow with a Rogan size water slide. That didn't last long however, because...


...there was a BIG water slide.




Oh Yeah!!!!

The water slides weren't the only things to play with. There were lots of cool water "toys" and Rogan was very fond of what he called, "The Shower!"


After the pool we headed home to get ready for dinner. We were going to the Deschutes Brew Pub to try some more of the local beers and their beer pretzels and protein. We learned on our brewery tour that the used grains are taken and used in the dough for the pretzels. Also other used grain is sold to local ranchers and fed to the live stock. Then that live stock is bought back and used in the Brew Pub. :)

After dinner we went to Drake Park in downtown Bend and saw the Mirror Pond (beer was named for). While there Jill introduced us to the "smelly trees" which she swears smell of butterscotch and vanilla. Rogan didn't really get that...



We all had to try it, though.


Then it was time for a little play with Uncle Paul who hadn't had a chance to play with Rogan yet.


Auntie Jill got in on the fun...




We finished off the evening at home where Rogan had a few jobs for Uncle Paul to "FIX IT". Aunt Jill wasn't complaining.


Uncle Paul, Fix it!


What a good helper!


Make sure it's straight, Uncle Paul.

We had a great time and will be back for more as soon as we can! We all loved Bend!

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Playing with his dinosaur in the lava rocks and Lava Butte


ROOOAR! says the dino in front of Mt. Bachelor


Smiling on top of Lava Butte


Hiking to Benham Falls

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Andrea is done with school for the summer (finally) and now she get's to spend her day with Rogan. They have had some fun adventures including Rogan's first swimming lesson, going to Remlinger Farms, shopping at the outlet mall, and spending time with Nana. Andrea has sent me a few fun pictures of their adventure to my phone. Here they are for you guys to enjoy.


Rogan and his Nana having fun on the horsey ride.


Rogan is checking out the stirrups, very intriguing.


They have a play train set there that Rogan is definitely into.


All little boys love those train sets.


Rogan helping Mama and Nana picking raspberries.


He was a very good helper!


That's some serious raspberry loot you got there!


After picking berries in the hot sun, what could be better than ice cream!?!?


Nothing!!!


A little sandwich for lunch is always good.

Remlinger Farm isn't the only place they go.


Check out Rogan's new Baseball HELMET he picked out while doing a little shopping. He wants to be just like his Daddy and play baseball.


At the Outlet Mall a ride in the firetruck is always fun. Check out his new "walk-walk shoes" Very slick!


We set up the tent in the back yard in preparation for our 4th of July adventure. Rogan is fan, he even picked out a hat to match the sleeping bag! :)


We went shopping to buy Rogan a bike helmet and he took an instant liking to Lightning McQueen!