In case you subscribe to my rss feed, you're probably wondering what's with all the updates. Well, a little bit ago I tried to move to a new system, and it didn't work out. The rss feed was broken, and it was a mess with the server. Anyhow, here're the updates I previously posted then, but have brought back to the old website setup.

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A long time ago (April), before Bri was a dad, he came out to visit us. We hung out, showed him Portland, visited the coast, and played a little badminton. Here are a few pics from that last bit...

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You may have guessed from the kiting photos, but summer has arrived in Oregon. As such we've been enjoying the outdoors a whole lot more lately. At least until it gets too hot. With all this sun we've been busy working out in our yard. Here are a few pictures of the very first plants (and us planting them) we put in our yard...blueberries!

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It has become clear that kiting in the northwest means flying on a beach along the coast. I've always avoided kiting on beaches for two reasons, sand and salt. I don't personally have anything against them, but my kites aren't particularly fond of being coated with either. Well, we recently went up to Long Beach in Washington for the day, and I believe I may have to change my stance. There's something to be said for being able to drive out onto the beach and keep going until you find a pleasant spot to call your own, park the car, and fly. No more hunting for parking, no more hauling bags, and no more fighting for space to fly. That's got win written all over it :) It was a bit cooler since it's the coast, but the sun was out and the sand was warm. I can't wait to go back...