Eugene Olympic Trials and some random pics.

We had a busy weekend...from the impromptu high school reunion Ashlie had, to going to the Eugene Olympic trials, went to a wedding and then volunteered at the Special Olympics, Eric and I were busy. Here are some pictures from the weekend.
I was able to go to the trials on Saturday through work. It was an awesome experience.
Sign going into the event

Another cool sign at the event

Pre Rock.

Cool shoe sculpture.

Sculptures. This man created these organic sculptures of some of the events there were beautiful

Sprinter in the blocks.

Exploding out of the blocks

Running with a baton

Pole Vaulter

Eugene 08

Men's 100 para olympic trials

Now here are some random pictures.
On Thursday June 26th Eric, me, Shawn and Jeff his happy hour at Jake's and then we went to the Beavers Baseball game. Here are a couple of pictures.
Jeff and Shawn

Ashlie and Shawn


Eric and Ashlie. Not the best picture of the 2 of us, Eric is holding the camera, but you get the point. Here we are...having a good time.

Eric holding his nephew for the first time

Cassi holding Matthew

Naya in Eric's shoes. Man does that girl love shoes!

So I promise to keep the blog updated more often. We have just been so busy. We are taking some fun trips this summer and I promise to post often.

Graduation!!!

On June 16th 2008 Eric graduated from Oregon State University!
I am so proud of Eric, he accomplished so much. He had a wonderful time at school, he did amazingly and now we are so happy to be living in the same house!

On June 15th we had a graduation party for Eric. Below are some pictures. Thank you to everyone who came....we had a wonderful time celebrating with friends and family.
Friends and Family.

Friends. Big thanks to Cassi who came up from SoCal and Laura who came from Seattle for the party. We are so thankful to have such great friends.

The next morning, the hot air balloons from the festival in Tigard flew over our house and landed in our neighbors field. Usually they land at our house, but the field wasn't mowed.

Hot air balloons over the road


Graduation Day.

The stage

Eric amongst his fellow graduates

Eric with a big smile

Eric receiving his diploma

Eric right after he got his diploma

At OSU the graduates get their real diploma. So here he is showing it off.

Eric and his mom Yvonne

The dad's Ed and Mike in the stands.

Ashlie and Eric

Eric, Ashlie, Ed and Marge. Eric said he was able to see my dad's bright blue shirt from his seat on the field. I think that's a good thing since then he was able to see us cheer for him!

Eric and some of his friends. From left to right: Cameron (one of his roommates), Stewart (another roommate), Shawn, Chris (yep another roommate) and Sheena

Showing off their muscles

Chris, Eric and Shawn

Thoughtful graduates

After graduation Eric started his job at Rebound Rehab. We are doing great, loving life as a married couple who actually live together. :)

Matthew Michael Roberts

On June 11th 2008 Matthew Michael Roberts was born at 5:17pm 8lbs 3oz & 21.5 inches long.
My new little nephew. :)
I was able to be there for the birth...don't worry Mo I did not post any of the videos. But it was an amazing moment, especially when Jared saw that Matthew was a boy, he raised his hands as if he scored a touchdown and yelled (in a high pitch voice) "it's a boy!!"
The wonderful event started when Mo and Jared called me bright and early, I went over to their house so that they could leave for the hospital and I waited for Naya to wake up. Naya and Aunt Ashwie (yes I spelled it as she says it) went to breakfast and then went to the hospital to wait for the new baby. After about an hour of pushing little Matthew came into the world.
Baby Matthew

Baby Matthew

Naya watching over her new baby brother. She has his feet prints on her shirt. Look at her big smile.

Grandma Yvonne and her new grandson

Aunt Ashlie and Matthew. Not the best pic of me, but I had been up since 3:30am!

Jared and his son

Maddie and her new baby brother

The entire family is doing great. Matthew is such a little snuggler and Naya is a proud big sister and calls him "Naya's baby brother"
Eric and I are really excited about our new nephew.

Rose Festival

Eric and I were able to spend some time at the Portland Rose Festival. Here are some pictures from the fireworks extravaganza and some random pictures from the festival.
Fireworks

Fireworks

Some more fireworks...in case you didn't know, I love fireworks!

Had to take this picture...classic fair vendor.

Ferris wheel at night

One of my favorite signs in Portland....Made in Oregon.