Oregon vs. Missouri State.

Antonio won some tickets in a work raffle to the University of Oregon and Missouri State football game. We decided to take Ninja and let him bring a friend with us. It was actually my first college game and it was great! We sat right next to the student section, which provided some hilarious entertainment. Oregon won 56-7.

Blackberry Face

We went up to my parent's house so we could pick blackberries and make some jam. We got quite a few, but someone got a hold of our bowl and ate everything we picked!

Eowyn

Do you ever go to the store and end up coming home with things you didn't intend to get? Well, I recently went to Safeway to get some groceries. I came home with a kitten. So here's the newest member of our family.....Eowyn.

This is Gambit reading to Eowyn about snakes. It was so cute.

This is one feline who is not thrilled about the new kitten.

Iron Man

Portland is a very bike friendly city with lots of beautiful scenery to admire. Antonio has recently bought a nice bike and started commuting to work that way three days a week. A group of friends planned a long (54 mile) bike ride up Mt. Adams and Antonio joined them. He said it was really hard, the first 10 miles were straight uphill, but I think he really enjoyed it.

Labor Day Hike

Every labor day weekend for the past few years, Antonio goes on an overnight man-hike. It usually includes him, my dad and/or his dad, and perhaps some brothers or friends if they can make it. Ninja got to go for the first time last year and was very excited to go again. It was a little lean this year, just Antonio, my dad (G-Pop), and Ninja. Uncle Gee was supposed to go but had some last minute work obligations come up. They had fun, as always, but came back very dirty and VERY mosquito bitten. I didn't even recognize Ninja because his entire face had swollen up from all the bites (as seen below). Not to worry, he has gone back to his handsome self.

Ninja is taking a little rest on the hike in. He is required to carry his pack and all his crap in it (though I think Antonio takes pity on him and carries it for a little while).

Happy Camper, Daddy

Poor, swollen, Ninja
Dinner! Two fish!

A very, very cold lake. Antonio tests his manhood every year and jumps in for a little polar swim.

Fish on a stick, anyone?

I'll take one, please!

Looking a little too much like The Joker.

Ninja and Daddy



Ninja and G-Pop

NBA - Here we come.

Ninja has found a new passion in basketball. He's always loved watching, and cheering on our Blazers, but now he's actually playing. He just started his first league and eagerly awaits Friday practices with his team. This Saturday will be his first game. Over the summer he played in a local charity tournament with his best friend, Gabe.

Showing off their medals from the tournament (and allowing a little brother to revel in their glory, as well).

More Beverly Beach Camping

.....because Antonio just uploaded more pictures.