Back home in NYC - Aug 2015

 First order of business:  a haircut.

 At the NY American History Museum - a dino skeleton puzzle...this paleontologist is figuring it out...

the boy and his birthstone: amethyst

Back in Oregon - August 2015

 Snake hunting in Uncle Cameron's backyard is always a hit!

 Hello Aubrey!

 Spoils of the Gladstone Parade - aptly dubbed the "Candy Parade" by cousin Ruby

Outside the famous Bob's Red Mill!  Who knew it was in Milwaukie?! (not me)

Hawaii - August 2015

 Waikiki Beach - Gabriel couldn't get enough of the water!

 at the Polynesian Cultural Center

 tried a fresh coconut water - didn't like it, so mom got to drink it!

 A lovely, relaxing boat ride out from Waikiki and back again.

Jus' mom n dad, by Gabriel

Sisters, OR July 2015

Riding Julie's horse, Niko!

 Slip n' Slide - so fun!

 And water gun fights!

 Gabriel loved foosball!  He played everyone who was willing to play-

OREGON July 2015

 Fishing!

 Netted one!

 On Day 2, we learned running in flip-flops is dangerous because you can fall and hit your nose on a 2X4.  We also went to the ER to learn his nose was not broken - just really swollen (later, back home, we learned he did however have shifted cartilage).

 But this did not hold him back in any way.

 Tried to learn to ride a bike...not a favorite activity.

 On a first ever "hike" with Grandma Shelley

 Finally!  SMORE'S!!!

 wiped out

 Oaks Park with Cameron and Ruby!!  Such a fun roller coaster, they did it again and again...

It's Summer!!!

 Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge

 Iron Patriot's mission failed. (store is closed) But at least Iron Patriot made an appearance!

 A preliminary checklist of things to do in Oregon: Sleep in a tent, make store's, hike, sell ice cream