The lake house Clear Lake, CA

The lake house at clear lake, Ca

It's nice to have such great friends, most of us have been friends for over twenty years. Celebrating our 3rd reunion, the last one was nine years ago. Most of us thought it should nice to have it more frequently. 

On the boat going for a swim. A lot a change to our sexy bodies...lol

During the night a little drinking and poker tournament.

Hump Day

Much needed...;p

New Growth

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Carl Bard

Wahclella Waterfall

This summer I have been introducing my kids more into nature by hiking the Columbia Gorge trails in Oregon.

My girls.

My son Jr.

I don't know what the name is called for this first fall?

The first three photos are taken by my iPhone using the panorama function.

Taking some photos of Tanner creek as we head up to the main wonderful.

After we reached the waterfall, by then it was midmorning and the heat was beating us. So the kids went to play along Tanner creek and found a salamander.

2014 Elowah and Upper McCord creek waterfalls

Last week I took my kids on a short hike to see two waterfalls.  How for the hike was just perfect, short and simple. The Elowah Fall was .8 miles and the Upper McCord Creek Fall was 1.1 miles. The terrain was not too steep for the kids to hike, on the Portland hiking website the waterfalls trails is consider or rated as an easy hike. 

We made our way to the Elowah fall first, then we went to the Upper McCord Creek fall.

As you walk up a pass under the tree growth to the waterfall.

Closer shot

My kids standing at the base of the bridge of the waterfall.

Upper McCord Creek Fall selfie using a rock as my tripod and I slow down the shutters so I can have smooth waterfall. 

A side view of Upper McCord Creek Fall

In order to see the upper McCord Creek fall you have to access a steep canyon to get to the base of the waterfall. Where I was able to take a selfie and I do not take my kids along with me on this hike. As a stay above the creek playing.

Garden light

I need a light in my life that will never dim...or fade!