Chasing Waterfalls

Last weekend Michael's mom came to see us--which is always a party. We headed to Silverton, OR to see some waterfalls. Gotta love Oregon. The kids were troopers, as were the people carrying kids.

"So, Chloe has to go to the bathroom again, eh?"

First waterfall of the day!

 She was enthusiastically pushing Michael forward most of the trip and laughing at her siblings--who knew hiking could be so hilarious.

 Waterfall, number 2! You can't tell, but we're making our best waterfall faces.

 This picture looks conspicuously like a family photo. Nope, we're not parents (since Moose wouldn't get in the pack). 

Such a cute family! I'm going to miss them so much when I leave Oregon.

 Happy Mother's Day!

Morgan's showing off his missing teeth. He brought a stuffed frog on the trip, for obvious reasons.

This was our last waterfall. It was so loud!

Everyone was so impressed with the falls...

Well, almost every one.

This is when the kiddos sort of hit the wall. Check out Chloe's expression below.

"Pictures? Really?"

Wow! Last weekend is making this one seem pretty anti-climactic. I have grading and cleaning on the horizon--BUT I finished my thesis and sent it off to my committee this week. I'll hold for applause. I still have to defend and such, but it feels good to send it out in the world!