Cruise on the Portland Spirit

A picture Hubby took of me while we were on the "Portland Spirit," going down the Willamette River through Portland. We won tickets through work or on the radio or something to take this little dinner cruise, which we later were told by our friends was nicknamed "The Booze Cruise." So we got there, and yeah, it pretty much lived up to its name.

This must be where Harrison gets his "cock your head to the side for pictures" thing he's been doing since at least last year (2007).

Hubby's turn for pictures! We can't believe how much hair he had.

It was a cloudy evening, but still beautiful. A fun trip.

Summer 1999

Brennan looking very handsome in kindergarten class.

Brennan and Bella playing in House #1's backyard with my friend Shelly K.'s two oldest, Brooke and Grant. Shelly's husband Tom joined the Church a few years after they were married, and they came to Portland to be sealed in the temple. We went to their sealing, which was very touching. Many, many happy tears that day.

Harrison's Blessing

Harrison was given a name (Harrison William) and a blessing in early August 1999. We chose his name while expecting Bella in Logan - somehow we knew our next one would be a boy and that would be his name. It was the easiest name-choosing experience of all our kids.

He wore the blessing outfit I made for Brennan when he was born. Carter wore it too. It's a little tuxedo pattern with a Peter Pan collar and a big ribbon tied under the collar. I made it out of satin and the boys wore little matching satin shoes.

We had a family dinner afterward. Here are Ernie, me holding Harrison, Neenaw, Gran, Dad and Melanie, in the kitchen of our first house. It was great to have everyone come for Harrison's big day.

Neenaw, Gran and Mel

Neenaw and Gran

Brennan and Bella (in back) with some of the neighbor kids.