Coastal Pass during winter thaw

Icy waters on this Monday (12.29.08) afternoon.

 

Sauvie Island in November

 

 

Christmas Day 2008

 

 

Hi- A week of snowy weather hit the Western states. Travel was miserable, shopping delayed, and the temperatures were almost unbearable.

What was good about the storm...A white Christmas.

Craig.

 

Hi- This morning I was looking for signs of Christmas where I live. I found this Budda on a door step capped in a Santa hat.

Have a great Holiday Season!

Craig.

 

Harvey loves Christmas...

 

Hi- Harvey is always ready for a different season at Harvey Marine. I have heard some people say that this rabbit should be an icon. Could this be a Christmas tradition?

Craig.

Nativity Lamb getting a treat...

 

Hi- When driving down the highway, I saw this nativity scene at the St. Mary's Boy Home. I stopped at the home to take a picture of this manger. To my surprise, one of the nativity lamb's was getting a treat.

Hope your Holiday is just as sweet,

Craig.

Dog Christmas Tree...

 

Hi- I found this fire hydrant decorated outside a local business. Could this be a tree for a dog? Sorry, I got a chuckle out of this Christmas decoration.

Craig.

 

The Moon and the Stars.

 

Hi- The moon was so great this November night I thought I would share it with you.

Good night,

Craig.

Halloween is gone for 2008.

 

Hi- I haven't wrapped up Halloween to get me caught up to Thanksgiving. The other night (beginning of November) I saw these pumpkins on a door stop. Definitely tells the story that Halloween is done for this year.

Boo!

Craig.

Memorial Park is a nice place to reflect...

Hi- For Veteran's Day, I wanted to share Memorial Park in Beaverton, Ore. This time of year the fall foliage from the trees blanket this park. There are quiet places to reflect, artillery to view, and remembrances to the veteran's that have gone before us. Memorial Park is a tribute to all branches of the military.

The Beaverton American Legion Post #124 host two events for Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. The Memorial Park is located on Watson Street, Beaverton, Ore.

Have a good Veteran's Day,

Craig.

These mediums were fun to paint with...

Hi- When my daughter and I attended Newt Day at the Nature Park we had fun painting. In these paintings, I had the experience of using items that would be found in nature. The mediums used were dirt, clay, charcoal, sticks, bark, and leaves. This was a lot of fun to use these mediums of nature.

Craig.

Newt Day at Nature Park.

Hi- In the past I have written about the wonderful programs and activities at the Tualatin Hills Park Interperative Center, Beaverton, Ore. Today was no exception with Newt Day. The public was invited to experience nature in autumn with exhibits, crafts, live newts, and more activities for the family.

If you missed this day, be sure to catch it next year. The web site for these scheduled activities and more during the year is http://www.thprd.org/.

Craig.

Halloween school exhibits are fun to look at...

Hi- Here are some school photos of Halloween exhibits that some kids made. I hope that you enjoy the exhibits as much as I did.
Craig.

Happy Halloween to Friends and Family...

Hi- This greeting could be like one of those Belated Birthday Day cards that one could get in the mail. I would like to extend a Happy Halloween to my friends and family. Hope that you are having a safe and fun Halloween.
Craig.

Cedar Mill Cider Festival was well attended...

Hi- This Sunday the sun was out in the afternoon for the Cedar Mill Cider Festival. My daughter and I got to the festival at during opening hours. By the look of things it looked as if the festival going to have a good turn out.

At the festival, there was fresh cider churned by the local Scouts, lots of food, live music, and a few local vendor tents. The John Quincy Young House had descendants on hand to share family history.

The John Quincy Young House is up for restoration. Donations can be sent to JQA Young House, 11900 NW Cornell, Portland, OR 97229. The house is located on Cornell Road.

Have a great week!
Craig.

Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island is becoming a Halloween tradition...

Hi- Every year me and my daughter visit Sauvie Island (outside of Portland) for our annual pumpkin selection. We have seen the Pumpkin Patch turn more into a favorite Halloween spot over the years. There is a country store to purchase fresh produce, a gift store, corn maze, hay rides, animal barn, barrel ride for tots, and a good place to get a hamburger from the concessions trailer. My advice is to get to the farm early in the day for the parking gets full.

This is a great place for the family and we find the pumpkin crew very friendly.

Happy Halloween!

Craig.

One year ago I took photos of this cemetery for Find A Grave...

Hi- Tonight I was reviewing some of my cemetery photos for my blog. I realised that it has been one year since my daughter and I took photos of the Pioneer Catholic Cemetery of Saint Anthony of Padua, established 1879. The weather was about the same as it is today, cold and damp.

The brief history of the cemetery is that the site is 1.4 acres donated by once parishioners and the Archbishop F. W. Blanchet. On the site, the church and school once stood. The final service in the church was held in 1916.

Joseph Murray who is buried on the property where he once attended the school and church. Other family members of Joseph are also buried at the cemetery.

This pioneer cemetery can be found on S. W. Murray Blvd. in Beaverton, Washington Co., Ore. The location is not far from HWY 26.

Craig.

A & W Restaurant family puts a smile on my face...

Hi- When you have a chance to go through Hillsboro, Ore. drive slowly by the A & W Restaurant family. This A & W Burger family can put a smile on your face with their happy faces.
I "grew-up" with this family of Mama, Papa, Teen, and Baby in the days of yesterday. This was a drive-in culture of the 1950s and the 1960s. Not to mention the delicious food this restaurant use to serve.
Check it out!
Craig

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Saint John's Cemetery photos

In spite of the showers, the Corn Roast Festival was...

Hi- In spite of the showers, the Pacific University and Chamber of Commerce Corn Roast Festival was enjoyed by daughter and I. This event has been held by the University for 44 years. There is plenty to do at the roast. A couple of activities to mention are the fund raiser to build a bird house for $5.00, obstacle course for adults and kids, stage performances, walking the vendor kits, tossing the ball at the dunk tank, and the food line showed how good the food was.

My daughter is hoping to make it to the Corn Festival next year as well. I think that says a lot about this event.

Craig.

Popular attraction when in Oregon City.

Hi- A couple of pictures to share with you when I stopped in at the Clackamas Family History Library in Oregon City. I like to see how the falls rise and fall during the yearly seasons.


Craig.