We spent 4th of July weekend up at Union Creek, which is exactly where we spent last 4th of July too. (Photos from last 4th of July are here & here.)
We headed up early on Friday morning after a quick stop by Starbucks. (I think Annie finally lost those glasses somewhere up at Union Creek.)
And yes, that's a BBQ in the back of the truck, leading some people to believe we are okies.
We headed up to Diamond Lake to drop off Josh's boat first.
Actually, I think I might miss those glasses.
Ross giving Cole a wedgy.
Ross teaching everyone how to whistle through their fingers. (He's so proud because he learned how to do it after Google-searching it last week.)
Mt. Bailey.
And then we stopped by the river to BBQ.
Josh cooked us all lunch out of the back of the truck. (Which might also lead some to believe we are okies.)
She decided she didn't want a veggie patty on her bun.
I told Ross I'd pay him $50 if he could climb that tree.
He never made it up the tree but it was quite entertaining all the same.
Coley gave it a try too.
I want to squeeze her cheeks off sometimes.
And then we checked into the cabin.
And then we went for a hike up by the creek.
I swear, Coley spends half of his life being chased by his Dad.
It makes me so happy seeing her do stuff like that (because she's such a fraidy-cat).
That's Josh Downs wading in the creek to get a couple of Panther Martin fishing lures he found stuck in the bushes. (Ok...he might be an okie.)
And then we headed back to camp for dinner.
And baseball. (We didn't bring any baseball gear so we made due with a stick and a pumice rock.)
And hanging out by the campfire.
The girls were whooping the boys at a game of Boka until Annie fell on the front steps of the cabin. (The poor little chickie banged up her chin and bit her tongue.)
And played paper-rock-scissors.
Josh Downs has a paper-rock-scissors t-shirt that he got for free a few years back and has since convinced Coley that he won it during a paper-rock-scissors championship contest back in high school.
Apparently Coley is a paper-rock-scissors champion too, leaving the competition in his dust...just like his Dad.
And then we hung out some more.
And then there were smores (and bed).
That's it for Friday's pictures. Lots more to come though.
Oh, and I know that on the website, it says the next two Photographers' Workshops are already sold out but they're not.
I offered an early registration for wait list students last week but saved some seats for the general registration which is this coming Monday, July 13th at 9am Pacific time.
In the future though, I am going to do away with the general registration and will only be offering the class to wait list students - so be sure to get on the wait list if you're hoping to take the class someday. (You can get on the wait list here.)
I'll be sure to post more details about registration by the end of the week.
Okay, Karen, I must know where you are camped at. It's so beautiful! I'm in Redmond and we usually head North West and end up at the beach. Where is this cabin by the creek? It's so beautiful!
Posted by: Davinie | July 07, 2009 at 10:39 PM
The pictures are beautiful as always. Sorry Annie lost her glasses! They are just the cutest! And yay since there is a pix of you!
Posted by: Dina | July 07, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Blogs are so interactive where we get lots of informative on any topics nice job keep it up !!
Posted by: dissertation sample | July 08, 2009 at 03:02 AM
You MUST replace those glasses! Beautiful pictures, keep them coming and thanks for sharing!
Posted by: SusanC | July 08, 2009 at 04:18 AM
LOVE these Karen! You are the queen at documenting the moment! You definitely need to get Annie some more glasses. My daughter wears "glasses" all the time too and Claire's has some cute ones right now! Also, I would really love to know if you are shooting raw or jpg these days?
Posted by: Shari | July 08, 2009 at 05:04 AM
Your family has the most fun ever! Reminds me of all the weekends we spent camping with our parents and grandparents when we were kids. Was the kitchen table and chairs really outside? That made for some great photos!!!
Posted by: Lisa Ceaser | July 08, 2009 at 05:05 AM
Beautiful photos Karen! Just BEAUTIFUL!
and, i agree with others............You MUST replace those glasses! They are just to darn cute!
Posted by: Hannah | July 08, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Amazing. What wonderful memories, and as I look at these moments in your life,it again makes me realize that the days are passing oh so quickly. Looks like there will have to be another shopping expedition to score another pair of fun glasses...I will miss them too!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful family fun! These are the BEST years ever!
Posted by: janel | July 08, 2009 at 06:33 AM
OMG so Annie is got to be the cutest and those glasses I love em. You have to get her another pair. These photos are great. I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog.
Posted by: Regina | July 08, 2009 at 06:35 AM
What a great time! And your pictures are awesome, as always.
Posted by: Jennifer M. | July 08, 2009 at 07:14 AM
You take the most beautiful photos Karen..such a keepsake for later on down the road for everyone. I only wish I could shoot like you. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dawn | July 08, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Looks like you guys had an awesome time.
Posted by: Huyen | July 08, 2009 at 08:10 AM
OMG your camp table is my dining room table, does that make me an Okie? I live in the Okanagan, so maybe it does!
You need to go back and find those glasses!
And did you use your Nifty Fifty for the evening shots around the fire?
Posted by: Kelli | July 08, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Wow. I want to be in your family. Love the photo of you and Josh Downs, and what a gorgeous place to spend a holiday weekend.
Posted by: Cyndi | July 08, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Man, Karen, that post made me miss Oregon something crazy! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kia Gregory | July 08, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Love all the pictures Karen! Great one of you and Josh too! And there is nothing wrong with okies in Southern Oregon! We happen to be some too!
Posted by: Addie | July 08, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I love your pictures - and your stories - and the way you document everyday life. After looking at your post, I realize I how much I miss being in your class. Thanks for sharing (and reminding me that I need to take more everyday shots).
Posted by: TeresaZ | July 08, 2009 at 09:37 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of Annie smilin at Ross...LOVE IT!!
I want to go camping here really really bad....with you guys :)
Posted by: tanyawebster | July 08, 2009 at 09:39 AM
that wedge photo is priceless! And i love the photos around the campfire!
Posted by: leni | July 08, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Rock-paper-scissors aka Roshambo and there are actual tournaments...funny huh? I too vote to replace those glasses -- precious! And I loved the pic of you and Josh...it is the most expressive emotion I have ever seen in his face...you are an adorable couple and it is obvious he adores you, as well as, all your beautful children!
Posted by: Debbie | July 08, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Hey, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being an okie. I am one. :) Karen, I am missing your class like crazy!!!
Posted by: Alena H | July 08, 2009 at 10:13 AM
you are so beautiful...you should be in more pictures that you post!!
Posted by: ann | July 08, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Gorgeous, fun pictures Karen!
You and your family have such fun outings :)
Posted by: Mary | July 08, 2009 at 12:24 PM
absolutely beautiful photos...and i love your blue necklace! :)
Posted by: christina cole | July 08, 2009 at 01:08 PM
OK I have to ask, what's an Okie??
I know a horse named Okie, that can't be it?
Maybe people from the state of Oklahoma are okies, but what does that have to do with a bar b que in the back of a pick up truck?
Help!
Posted by: KathyT | July 08, 2009 at 01:51 PM
How many people are usually in the classes?
Posted by: Holly | July 08, 2009 at 02:25 PM
I am so going to miss those glasses. Looks like you had a great time!
Posted by: Kelliann | July 08, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Oh yeah-I need to know what an okie is too! :-)
Posted by: Kelliann | July 08, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Was the table and chairs in the back of the truck too? ha. I'm digging the Okie lifestyle.
Your family really knows how to have fun, Karen--looks relaxing! Pics are idyllic as usual!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | July 08, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Loved the pictures! They are so cool! I'm glad to hear that someone gives the "okies" a hard time besides us Texans!!
Posted by: Rhonda M | July 08, 2009 at 06:57 PM
I'm going to miss those glasses!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | July 08, 2009 at 09:23 PM
We haul our BBQ in the back of the truck too when we go camping....LOL! I think there's lots of web footed okies around here....hee hee! Love the photo of you & JD! Beautiful lighting in the shot of Ross & Cali! Are those cabins at Diamond Lake? Looks like everyone had a wonderful time! Hey, is that a Beaver's cooler I spy in the background?
Posted by: Debbie | July 09, 2009 at 09:03 AM
oh -I'm so glad you explained that "sold out" and wait list thing! I was so confused! So, question - if I attempted to register (seeing it was sold out I wanted to get on the wait list), and received an email that I'm on the wait list (of 500 +), do I still attempt to register Monday?
Posted by: Ally | July 10, 2009 at 03:22 AM