V and Elijah go to the Pacific University Pharmacy graduation

Eli and I got to attend the awards ceremony for the pioneer Pharmacy class that I brought in when I worked in Admissions. What an honor to see all those students work so hard and achieve so much. I promised them when I left that I would come to the ceremony and it was wonderful to see them all. Jest a few of my favorites in these pictures. Eli did a good job for most of the ceremony but about ten months from the end, he said "all done!" and grabbed my hand and led me up the stairs. :) We went outside and had a cookie break.

other adventures ...

visit to godparents Danny and Sue ~ best ever!

we took a boating trip to Sauvie's Island in the Columbia River .. this is our picnic

just to document that we like to make messes, especially with things that are "MINE!" and also going "bye-bye" in any kind of container is fun.

Mother's Day visit to see Elmo -- live!

overnight trip to Seattle

The view from our hotel room ...

We sure are high up!

oh, we're taking pictures ... I'll take that camera now, thank you ...

pretending to be dad ...

Eli in the closet. Love this photo

The Green family visits Pike Place Market

View from the market

visit from Uncle Declan

At the zoo, Eli looking a little sleepy ...

Eli with "ockle", whom he still asks for :)

spring adventures

Eli at the first trip of the season to Hagg Lake

That's some cold water!

I can dress myself, thank you very much ...

Eli with his buddies Anna and Rowan at the Forest Grove children's fair

helping Dad water the lawn is a lot of fun ...