July 2008 - Out and about

At a concert at the Sellwood Park on the Willamette River.

Charlie - loving tummy time.

All the Blecha Boys enjoyng brunch at Jakes at the Governor Hotel
(where we got married).

Grandma Blecha bought this shirt for the 4th of July parade, but didn't get a photo of him in it.
Here you go! Now it's too small! :)

Davis Tire Swing Adventure

Davis loved playing with Hannah and Ryan so much he even got on a tire swing with them.

Grandpa Blecha turns 65

Grandpa Blecha with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren on the 4th of July. Everyon went to Clatskanie to celebrate his 65th birthday. If he looks worried, it's because there are 12 kids sitting on his pride and joy, the Model A.

4th of July Parade in Clatskanie

Grandpa & Grandma Blecha drive their Model A in the parade...cousin Leif throws candy from the back. Maybe next year Davis can help!

Jamie, Davis and Charlie scored some prime front row seats for the parade. Watching the parade is kind of like watching a John Mellencamp video.

Vintage John Deere tractor brigade - a parade staple.

We're not sure who these pink ladies were, but they were sure having fun! The float directly behind them was a ultra-conservative church group- I'm sure they appreciated the view.

Jamie tells me the family that owns the timber industry represented by this log truck "owns" the town.

Clatskanie Monastery Marimba

And finally, the last "float" of the Clatskanie 4th of July parade... my favorite every year, the local Buddhist Monastery Marimba band, headed up by a huge Dodge Ram truck.

Charlie Finds His Thumb

This one is really just for the grandparents and aunties...Charlie is getting closer to finding his thumb when he's sleeping.

Davis Soccer Class

Davis (in blue stripes) displays some cool soccer moves at his first class.