HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY...

to see one of these concerts? Raly has a new way to make money: singing! She said that she takes credit cards if you don't have dollar bills. See the white container, that's where she's collecting her money (reminds me of a homeless person). Let's hope she doesn't have to rely on her voice for a living.

Sorry you have to crank your neck sideways to view these. I'll have to rememember that for her future music videos. Remember if you watch these, you will be "charged" (by Raly).

For this first video, she changed a few on the lyrics????? Don't ask me where she came up with her second song??? I don't think she cares as long as she has been paid in advance.

Our Time at the Coast

Even though it was such a short time (one night), we had a great time on the Oregon Coast at Rockaway Beach. The house that Aunt Jane found was amazing! The kids had a great time on the beach. They could have spent many more hours playing in the sand and running away from the water.

Dad found this dump truck in the garage and Reese played with it for hours.

Finding smooth black rocks.

Raly actually posed with me!

And then I agreed to pose with Em. Sunday was very windy, but not too chilly.

Dad is holding Raly because a wave took her down. Even though it was a small wave, it startled us all. But, it didn't discourage her from going out again and again!

Monday morning was beautiful...mostly sunny, no wind...perfect really. I don't know why Reese wanted his hood up!

Although Reese loved playing in the sand, he wasn't real fond of the water. In this picture, was was running back to drier land!

Wedding in Oregon

Nathan, my cousin, got married in Oregon. It was a beautiful garden wedding. It was also a great place for kids. They were able to run around, tackle each other, and dance.

Reese wouldn't cooperate for a group picture.
But, I caught him anyway! Notice all the boys are wearing t-shirts with ties. So cute!

Raly loves Ryan and Cole, Aunt Jane's boys. She even talked Ryan into dancing with her.

I love this picture of Mom and Dad. I snapped this right before their romantic dance was interrupted by Raly wanting to dance with them, too.

Dedra and I got to dance with the groom! What a fun day! Thanks for getting married, Nathan.

On Sunday, we had to part ways with Adam, Dedra, Owen, and Miles. As we were leaving, Adam gave the kids a ride on the luggage cart. They were all yelling, "Choo, choo." I'm sure all the people at the hotel were happy when we left.

Go to Dedra's blog, to see more pictures: http://www.braxmeyer.blogspot.com/

Walk Up Theater

It's a "walk-up with blankets and bean bags theater." Our neighbors organized an outdoor movie night. It was really fun, complete with a free concession stand.