Lucky Alexa: June 27, 7 lbs. 7 oz., 19 1/2 "

Danielle does a great job bringing Alexa into the world. She arrived one week late but healthy and beautiful. Congratulations Steve and Danielle! She's a keeper.

Touring Portland

We rode the tram from OHSU where Steve attends Dental School down to the water front. Then we rode the Max home. We also visited the beautiful Portland Temple and Lake Oswego. Fun!

Rose Garden in Portland

Dan and the boys drove into Portland on Sunday evening, Father's Day. We ate a yummy Chicken Cordon Bleu dinner that Danielle and I prepared. We had attended their church for the three hour block and Danielle did just great.

After dinner we went up the hill to the Rose Test Garden and enjoyed the beauty and aroma of the beautiful varieties of roses. It was a fun visit with a commanding view of Portland city. We each picked our favorite color of rose and admired the many hues and varieties. We enjoyed the evening noises of staying in the big city.

Portland Trip!

I flew into Portland on Thursday, June 18 to be with Danielle when she has her baby. I has spent Monday-Wednesday in Kaysville staying with my brother, Bryan and his family while I attended the Utah Marketing and Business Education Conferences. I was able to go to her Dr. visit on Thursday afternoon. She is still just dilated to 1 1/2 but she did have some contractions on Wednesday night. The Doctor said that they would start her next Friday, if she hasn't gone yet. Her due date was June 19. I was four days over with her and if fact late with each of my children.

We walked around Portland on Thursday and enjoyed living in the city. Their apt. is right next to Portland State University and most people around here just ride the bus, the Max or the trolley. I love to people watch and this is a great place to do that.

On Saturday morning we went to the Farmer's Market which is held in the park right by their house. Then we rode down town by the river to the Saturday Craft Market. We walked around and resisted buying any of the local wares except for a snow cone and some roasted cashews.

That night we went mini golfing at a cool black light Pirate place and ate dinner at Qdoba, a Cafe Rio wanna be place. We had a great time. Steve hung out with us when he wasn't studying for his upcoming finals. Later we watch Three Men and a Baby on TV. It got us excited to welcome a little one into their home soon.

Video Tribute to Darrell Gardner Flake