Jillian's project

Jillian's class has been studying different counties in Oregon. Each student was given a county, had to research what was in their county, and make a miniature parade float presenting those things. The balloon represents the balloon rides you can take in Benton County. The HP sign is for the Hewlett Packard test facility there. The Beaver represents the Oregon State University. The horses are for the rodeo, the roller coaster is for the County fair, the waterfall is of Alsea falls, and the trees are for the timber industry.

Annual Apple trip to Hoodriver!

 Leaves in Gresham on the way to Hood River. We try to stop here every year. Gorgeous this year!

 My kind of Fall line up. These trees never disappoint and were more colorful than I remember!

 Breathtaking. She is really into climbing trees right now!

 Almost 10, and such an incredibly creative and smart young lady.

 Delicious apples. Picked a few off the trees on the hay ride too!

 Silly Gourds. We have a few small ones to decorate the dining room table.

 It was a beautiful, warm and sunny day in Park Dale this year!

 I've been coming to this orchard for over 30 years. Glad I can share the experience with Jillian too!

 White River is where we usually go snow-shoeing. Probably not this year. So bare.

Just below where Jillian is standing should be a rushing river... it's just a trickle now.