New Set of Clubs

Jason and I were going to wait until Tyler's birthday to get him a set of clubs but we wanted him to be able to play with them when he got them.  I don't know how but this kid just knows what to do... he wears the bag and everything.  We put a ball on a tee and on about his 3rd try he figured out how to hit his driver.  He also has a 7 iron and a new putter.  Since the purchase of the clubs we have all gone to the driving range as well.  That may have been the best family outing we have taken yet.  We all had our own mat and golf balls.  Tyler LOVED it! 



35 Years Young

35!!!

 Thank you to the Montana Peppmeiers for our newest Growler - The Great Northern Brewing Company

 Tyler and Grandpa

...and of course my Cherry Chip cupcakes with pink frosting and sprinkles :) Thanks Mom

Pronghorn Lava Tubes

After our golf round, Randy took us to visit one of the signature holes at the resort.  During construction of the hole, they were blasting down with dynamite to create the dramatic drop and depth of the hole.  While doing so they uncovered two lava tubes.  Central oregon is volcanic in nature, covered with lava fileds. These lava tubes are formed as the lava flows. The outer layer of the flowing lava actually cools and hardens so when the flow stops a hollow tube is acutally left behind.  When we walked back in them there was about a 40 degree temperature change, it was in the 90's outside that day and we were freezing, wanting coats underground, it was unbelievable.  We had a crank lantern and a barely charged flashlight to guide us.  We ended up using the flash on our camera to see where we were going.  At the back of one one of the tubes one of the original developers made an "office".  They carried back desks, memorabilia, golf clubs, golf balls and a tee to hit off of, and we did, in the pitch dark.  We got to tee one up and crank it into the darkness of the tube - probably not going to do that again :)

Pronghorn

Jason recently played in a golf tournament sponsored by the West Side Economic Alliance in which he won the following "major awards"

• $50 in gold coins for long drive
• A 1 night stay at the Commodore Hotel in Astoria, Or
• $50 gift certificate to the Reserve Golf Course
• 1 free round of golf at the Reserve Golf Course
• $25 to the Stock Pot restaurant
• A silver stein for 3rd place over all

AND... 2 nights stay and a round of golf for 2 people at Pronghorn Golf Course in Bend, Or.  I guess you say he did OK :)  We had an amazing stay and had an amazing experience.  We both love central oregon already but this weekend was one we will not soon forget.  The course was perfect, well manicured fairways edged by the beautiful central oregon desert, that I never hit a ball into. We got a caddie for our round of golf that was extremely helpful, from bandaging my blisters to guiding us through the course.  Our caddie's name was Randy, a retired fire chief that now works the courses at pronghorn part time.  Nice retirement if you ask me :)  He did everything from cleaning our clubs and raking the bunkers for us (not that I was ever in one, making 5 attempts to get out...) to giving us a guided tour to one of the signature holes on the private Fazio course after our round.  He told Jason to call him when he needs a caddie on the tour.
 

Labor Day at Lake Merwin

This labor day weekend we took a day trip up to Lake Merwin and spent the afternoon with Grandma and Grandpa Hunt and Kamryn.  The kids played on the swing, Tyler unassisted for the first time and he loved it and Kamryn showed off her skills as well.  Kami has been in gymnastic classes and she couldn't help but point those toes and pose for the camera :)



Family Time

You are with your family all the time right? Well, it seems that way but we had one weekend of the summer this year that was free to spend together and have a little vacation.  We went to Prineville and had an extremely relaxing and quiet weekend far from the daily "to-do's" at home.  Jason and I sat on the porch, enjoying our frosty beverages, and watched as the dogs and Tyler just played and played and played.  We all had a well needed weekend of Family Time.

The dogs enjoyed a ton of swim time... we were at the water for about 5 hours, they were in the water almost the entire time.

Never without the golf club :)