Can you even believe this??!!? Jon and Amanda own a sailboat! That just sounds crazy to me! This last weekend we celebrated Mom's birthday in Portland and spent Saturday on the Columbia River in their new boat. Gorgeous, gorgeous weather! Too hot while the crew prepared the boat in the dock's parking lot, but refreshing when we finally set sail! I enjoyed almost every minute of the adventure. There were several wind gusts that were a little too strong for my liking, sending the boat at what I consider to be unnatural angles, but my Mom and I seemed to be the only ones concerned. I guess I am just not used to sailing yet. Anyway...what a great day! Jon, Amanda and Chris were an amazing crew and kept us afloat the entire day.
Amanda stocking the sailboat prior to heading for the dock.
Jon and Amanda's new house....just minutes from the river and the airport (perfect for Jon's job).
Leila and Uncle Jonny
Leila wants nobody else when Amanda is around!
We stopped midday at Government Island for a swim. Notice the air tower and the Portland airport in the background.
We can't have Jon and Chris together without taking some crazy picture:
This is really hard to see, but Jon and Amanda are standing in front of THIER BOAT here!
Thank you OshKosh B'Gosh for making good, ol' fashioned, cute kids' clothes in this day and age! I had the hardest time this season finding regular blue denim overalls. I didn't want that yucky wash that looks brown. I didn't want trendy rips and holes in the knees. I didn't want tons of embroidery on the pockets. I just wanted overalls. Overalls that were both cute and comfortable! 
Hopefully next September we will enjoy more than one visit! 
Leila started ballet and tap dance classes last week! She has been so excited! Every Tuesday night she gets to twirl and skip to her heart's content with 5 other little girls. It seriously is THE. CUTEST. THING ever! All the girls are beyond adorable with their tiny tutus and slippers!!
Waiting to meet her teacher, Miss Mandy.
Jon and Amanda's new house....just minutes from the river and the airport (perfect for Jon's job).
While the rest of unpacked the boat, Leila and Grammy played on the beach.
Last Friday was the BIG King of the Hill football game between ERHS and Rogers. What a game! There were several times throughout the evening that it looked like ER was gonna pull out a victory, but sadly, Rogers won the game. Even though the Jags didn't win, the team should be very PROUD! It is quite impressive to see football players being respectful and demonstrating self-control! Watching the team and the fans of Jag Nation reminds me a lot of PLU football. There is a sense of teamwork and support. I am excited to watch the rest of the ERHS football season. Go Jaguars!
Leila spent most of the second half with all the "big kids". Thanks to Jenna, Madi, Josh, Taylor, and Isaac for coloring with her! She loves you guys!!
Last Friday marked the opening game for the Emerald Ridge Jags! We had a great time enjoying the band, watching the game, chatting with friends and celebrating the WIN!! Jags beat Todd Beamer High School with a score of 21-14. Way to go, Jags! 
Two teachers' kids: Fry and Tavern.
Copying the cheerleaders.
Brooke is trying to teach her some cheers.
The big King of the Hill game is tonight at Sparks. ER versus Rogers. This game always messes with our heads. Do we root for the Jags or our dear, old alma mater??! Okay, okay....go Emerald Ridge!! 
