BIRTHDAY BOYS!

that's gross!!

After an expulsion of sorts at the breakfast table, Colson turned with a frown and mumbled, "that's gross!"

after bath

Jezzie in Blackberry hat

Jan's mother made this cute little 'blackberry' hat for Hailey, but it turned out too small. It fit Jezzie very well and she looked very cute in it. Plus she seemed delighted to wear it. (Another blackberry hat, in a larger size, is almost finished.)

Tumblebug Fire

Tom is down on the Tumblebug Fire (Oakridge area). It started out at 300 acres and has grown to over 10,000 acres. As of this weekend, it's only 5% contained. Tom's working as the Information Officer. Some of these photos Tom took. The last photo is one that I took when Betty and I were leaving Sunriver after a little 3 day mini-vacation. We were driving back to Eugene. We stopped at the Fish Lake rest stop and the air smelled smoky and in the distance smoke hung around the hills and the trees.

Root family

This is a photo from June 2008, but I like it a lot so I'm posting it now. Terra has been having a lot of pain and is on medication to reduce the inflammation. She's loved and supported by her wonderful husband and special children.

Gunderson's in Indonesia/ September 2009

We enjoyed watermelon and mango drinks at the swim up bar. As you can see we are really suffering here in Indonesia:) But seriously, this was a nice treat! We want to do something special like this for our Birthdays. It will ensure some quality family time. IT's amazing how much fun you can pack into 24 hours!

Nathan loved the pool. It was his first time swimming since we lived out at camp harlow. He loved his little boat he could float in.

We get fresh milk in little bags delivered to us twice a week. We then cook it. Nathan loves being my helper. He likes to help me stir it. As you can see we bought some, ehem rather large underwear for him. Yep, he's in big boy pants these days. Just a couple days of training and he's got the hang of it. We didn't realize the underwear would be that big, but it does make it easier for him to pull up and down all by himself! We were thrilled to finally find a potty chair in a store as opposed to the squatty potties they have for kids. He still sleeps in diapers for naps and bedtime, but otherwise, he's pretty good at staying dry all day.

Ratzlaff kids (summer 2009)

Hailey turns 3 years old!

Kylee's gift

Kylee had 16 inches of her blonde hair cut off to donate towards cancer patients. I love her new hair cut.

Kylee in modern art

Kylee took this photo of herself and I really like it. It has a sort of modern feel about it. She must take after her dad's artistic ways.

Summer 2009

Ah....the silliness of summer! It can't be beat. Here are some photos from Terra's blog of the family in Wisconsin. At the pool, on the sofa, and reunion with Daddy after one of his business trips.

LOTS of things happening this summer. Sheila and Paul and little Nathan headed off to Indonesia to begin their adventure there. But it took FOREVER for the visas to arrive so they could book the plane flight. Then there was an incredibly long plane trip which Nathan did pretty well on. Arrival in Indonesia, settling into a new home for the next year, shopping to buy some necessary things, unpacking totes that finally arrived.

The Bergie Bunch

Photos taken while the Roots were out visiting from Wisconsin so a great time to get all the grandkids together.

Auntie and Niece

Hailey and Aunt Tee....Hailey wanted to be sure that "baby" was in the photo.

Vacation at Clear Lake, California (May 2009)

Jan and Betty took a 5 day vacation to Clear Lake California (largest lake within California borders). They explored vineyards, tasted wine, explored unpaved roads with terrific views, went to farmer's market, tasted more wine, and took over 700 photos.

Logan and baseball (May 2009)

Here is a natural athlete!

Memorial Day at Sunriver

Memorial Day at Sun River

The Ratzlaffs and the Gunderson's spent the Memorial Day weekend at Sunriver in Central Oregon.

Eagle Crest with the Ratzlaffs in April 2009

To celebrate Connor's finishing years of chemotherapy, the Ratzlaff's and Nana and Papa went to Eagle Crest for a week. Fun times!!







I absolutely love this photo. Double click on it and it enlarges. Love the way Bran and Travis are looking at each other. And there is Logan looking cute! It reminds me of a placque that the Bergies (Nana and Papa) had in their home for a long time. Something about the way to love your children the best is to love their mother.