The boys watch the waves crash on the rocks at the lighthouse. 

The view from the Coquille lighthouse looking out toward the city of Bandon 

Camping at Bullards Beach in Bandon 

September???

So when did September get here? Life continues to be busy. Daniel continues to be healthy! School starts next week. Soooo...more work for Mom and Dad! Josh actually starts school on Friday. They have their first away game..should be a good one.
Katie has been very busy babysitting all summer. She's managed to put away a few pennies.
Mark and I haven't had as much time to run. I did get in a quick 2 miles this morning. Jenna enjoys the morning runs. When school starts our running schedule will really get crazy.
I'm still doing Weight Watchers..or at least trying. Hopefully once school starts and we are in a routine it will be easier. Mark has his hands full with the company and the impending name change. We are looking forward to rolling out the new look October 1.

He is always making us laugh around here. I think here he is doing his 'Rocky' impersonation or something!

His team mates call him 'Cali'

So here's Josh taking a much needed water break. His debut in Saturday's scrimmage was pretty impressive. The first time he had his hands on the ball he ran it in for a touchdown. The scrimmage was short, only 45 minutes. Josh had 3 carries for 75-80 yards. It's going to be a very fun season for him.

Still Here!

Just to let you all know I haven't disappeared. Things have been very busy around here. Josh is now living with us. That is going great. The kids just love him. Between running him to football and getting him established with a new school...and getting my kids schooling figured out...and trying...albeit..not very well to help Mark at the plant....life is just plain busy! But...we are all having fun. It won't be long before Debbie and her family..and Dineen and her family will be living in Eugene as well. That's about all I have time for today. Daniel's health is excellent. I'm off to run errands all over town! I will try to update soon with some pictures.

August 16th

So much happening in our world. There are two more Charest members moving to Eugene. My sister Dineen and her family, and my sister Debbie and her family. Our nephew will be playing football for one of the local high schools. It has been a very busy summer with just absolutely wonderful weather!
Mark has been very busy running the plant while I try to keep things going here at home. The kids are enjoying their summer break and spend most of their time with friends from the neighborhood.
Daniel has now been healthy for over 12 weeks! What a joy!

Happy 14th Birthday to Katie!! 

Mommy and Katie 

Katie, Mommy and Daniel 

Necklace from Mom and Dad 

Cupcake candle from Grandpa and Grandma Donna 

Glass dolphin from Grandpa and Grandma Donna 

New Pictures

These recent pictures were taken by our photography instructor. I love the one of Mark and the kids at the beach. Our class was lots of fun..and we always took the kids with us on our fieldtrips.
Daniel and I entered some pictures in the visitors center contest and we both one prizes. Daniel won 2nd place for his photo of the snake. I won a 1st place for a photo I took while shopping at the antique shops in Coburg. We are both entering some photos in the county fair.
Katie turns 14 in 4 days! We are planning lunch out and a small cake with just the immediate family.

Not the most flattering picture of me....but heck...can you even tell who it is?? :-) 

Photography fieldtrip to Strawberry Hill on the coast. 

Mommy and Daniel point out the golpher snake to Katie.