Saying Goodbye....

We are so sad to say goodbye to our good friends the Brogans. They moved to Arizona due to a job opportunity that God brought their way, but we miss them ALREADY!!! The week before they took off we had a little gathering at Charlottes pool to send them off and we had 15 kids stirring up Grandma's pool while she is away. Pictured are Warner, Brogan, Jones, Nail, Carlson, and Melcher kids.

This is a photo from inside the new family room looking into our kitchen, on the right is the new half bath.

The new family room is on the right and the new master bedroom is on the left. Eventually....patio in between.

The new family room.

This is inside the house, looking into our old master bedroom, which will be the new craft-room/guest bedroom, and maybe eventually Courtney's room. This is the best photo I could get, sorry.

The Gomes/Jones Family adventures to Sunriver.

Emma and Courntey resting on a rock near the Deschutes River.

Photo opp. on the River, the beginning of our 2.5 hour hike.

Troy and the girls getting ready for a long scooter ride to the park. The rest of us drove the car.

The best part of vacationing together, is catching up over HUGE Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Mocha's.

The whole crew in front of the amazing house we got to stay in at Sunriver.

One last swim and Cuddle with Aunt Kelly

Kaylee and Aunt Kelly

Brett

Piggy back racing on Aunt Kelly

One last cuddle with Aunt Kelly before she heads out on her trip with Chad around the world. SIX months is a long time to travel, BUT what an adventure Chad and Kelly are headed on. We are very excited for them but we already miss them a ton!! Thanks for the call Kel. So weird to not be able to get ahold of you anytime I want. Makes me not take for granted the calls and conversations we do get. Love you lots Kel and Chad!!! Hope you are having a blast!

house update

The slabs are poured

The guys that sacraficed their Saturday to come help Troy build this brick wall. Thank you guys Jay, Nathan, Joe, Dave, Lane, Patrick, and not in picture~ Greg, Nick, and Marcus. You guys are the best!

Moving the club house, what manly-men!!

Sheri and Nick's Wedding

a couple before photos

the changes are starting, these are a couple of before photos I will try to keep you updated on the progress of our new back yard and addition, but come on by and check it out whenever you want.

Moving some dirt.

the tractors have started moving dirt and we now have a gigantic yard. The rain has slowed them down a bit, but they will be doing some more work today.

Redding Rodeo Parade

Last weekend was the Redding Rodeo and it would not have been complete without the annual rodeo Parade where we saw horses, marching bands, fire trucks, drill teams, and more - there were something like 130 entries +/-. It was fun and we just beat the heat. (posted by TJ)


Winners of the Funny Face

Columiba School Drill Team