Back to school, hopefully!!!!

Well, I guess summer is over cause I have to go back to school today!


I am still an open university student, but with the budget cuts I hope I will be able to add my class. Good thoughts!


Time to reflect on my summer! What are some of the things I did?

Spent some quality time with my other kitty, Seabass

Took my family to one of my favorite new hiking spots

Lots of hiking! In Morgan Hill here, and later in Oregon!

Took Connor to the park lots! Also tried out some new hair-dos on him!

Lots and lots of family breakfasts at CoCos!

My two nephews together! Connor and Aiden finally share something and no blood is shed!!

Celebrating changes with coworkers!

Beautiful Gerber Daisies from my honey : )

And the best part about my summer - working things out with my Matty-Cake!

And then going to Oregon together!

The rest of 2009 should be interesting!

Burnside Skate Park

Matthew is an avid skateboarder and wanted to check out the infamous Burnside skate park, which is located beneath one of the many bridges in downtown Portland. We lucked out by checking it out on a Sunday morning, and he was able to skate without having to deal with territorial local-types : )

Check out my man ; )

"Hot Dogs, Hot Bikes" Moto Galore party in Portland

Decided to break up my blog about my trip to Oregon into different parts, since we did so many different things while there.

Part one - the Biker party in Portland

Matthew's brother-in-law Justin's brother Casey (yes, I know . . . ) works at a bike shop in Portland, and they hold this party every year. This party is the reason we planned the trip actually, more of an excuse really.

Vintage Helmets

Some of the bikes on display

Casey's bike

Matthew and his sister Shannon

(look at those tall genes!!!)

Don't say you weren't warned!!!

Sign for the shop

Cake + Bear : )

Someone's vintage baby pram.

I am so getting one of these!!! (when it's time that is . . . )

Long day, taking a break along the side of the shop.

Justin on the right, his brother Casey on the left.

We signed the guest book. Can you find ours?

Towards the end of the night, the cops came and they had to bring the live

music inside. Oh well, it was still a blast!!