New Car

The Gordons are now the proud owners of two Korean automobiles. We bought a Kia Sedona minivan last weekend. Along with Shawn's Hyundai Sonata, we are strong supporters of the Land of Morning Calm.

Here is the picture. I would tell you that it is the camera angle that makes me look like I have a potbelly, but I'd be lying.

Independence Day 2

I had to post this picture of Seneca at the parade.

Independence Day

We went to Oregon for the 4th of July Holiday. Having the 4th on a Wednesday really messes up the Army. We worked on Monday, had three days off, and then worked again on Friday. Friday felt like Monday. Really weird.

Anyway, we went to Yoncalla for a parade and fireworks. Yoncalla is the town where I lived until I was 11 years old. It now has a population of just over 1000 people, but still no stop light. The parade was perfect small town America, complete with riding lawn mower entry. We sat right in front of the grandstand, which was a card table with a microphone and speakers.

However, the best part of this small town parade was Elvis. Our very own Elvis impersonator.

That night, we went back to Yoncalla for the fireworks show, which was amazing for such a small town. Elvis was on stage, warming the crowd up for the fireworks.

The girls are usually asleep before the fireworks start. This time, Eowyn and Giana were wide awake, and really impressed. Seneca slept through everything. Better luck next year.

Patriotic Seneca

Seneca in a sweater Margaret made for her.

Isn't she cute.

Fishing Trip

I went on a fishing trip with my dad and brothers. I had not seen my brothers in years, and it was good to see them all and spend some time with them before my trip to Iraq. We went to Huntington, Oregon, which is on the Snake River near the Idaho border. Huntington is known for its catfish, but we had almost no luck. Rick caught two catfish, David caught two very small crappie, and dad and I caught nothing. Still, it was a good time.

This is mainstreet Huntington, population around 500.

Dad, David, and Rick on the banks of the Snake River

The Gordon Boys

The Girls, their bedroom and new trampoline

Gia and I painted Eowyn and Giana's room.

Papa and Linda sent the girls a trampoline, and every once in a while they tear themselves away from cartoons to play on it.

On the Road, Day 8 (1 June 2007)

Cottage Grove, Oregon to Lacey, Washington
240 miles
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