How's this Justin?

From left, Eli Kerns, Quin Stephens, Jason, Josh Anderson, Jake, Eddie Bedollia, Tyler Tidwell, Logan Allen, Broc and Blake Jones. Camp at Tombstone
The Eagle Cap
Awww, pretty Floors, ooooh
The Canyon we were all sitting over looking at

'on the count of 3 run' one - two - Th-th-th-(gasp)rreee' (Traverse Lake) Daily rashions
Jake scooping up his 'rashion' which happened to be BBQ Beef packed in for that night.
Jake had told the scouts to be very careful cause food was short and there were no seconds.

Notice the empty pots on the camp stove.
More Traverse Lake.
I will have more pictures, one I get them from Nick.

Jason's 50 Miler

Hi guys, Jason here. thought I would post a few pictures from the 50 miler in the Eagle Mountains. Jake and I had 7 scouts ages 12-14. Saw some the most beautiful country, all in our back yard.

Stacy and the kids had a busy week, getting ready for school which starts 9/2/08. Sierra had a Dr appointment in Boise and every thing went well. In fact her heart is getting stronger.

Our prayers are with Shawn Stockwell and his family. He is on the ventalator for the 3rd time. His blood has rejected his heart so they are working through some big issues.

These 2 picutes are at Tombstone Lake, our 1st night.

This was at Tombstone Pass looking back at Tombstone lake and China Cap

These are the falls up West Eagle.

These 3 pictures are at Traverse Lake with the 'Horn' above. Very beautiful and COLD lake.

From Left on Wonker Pass, Tyler Tidwell, Quin Stephens, Colton Anderson, Eddie Bedollia, Jason, Logan Allen, Eli Kerns, Jacob Bingham, and Broc Jones. Blake also went, but not in this picture.

More 'Wonker Pass'

This is in Trail Creek looking up at Wonker Pass.

This is the crowd we kept on the trail. This is Quin Stephens at his best.

This is from Wonker Pass looking east. You can see the Minum River, the Eagle Cap and Glacier Peak. We climbed the Eagle Cap on Friday. It was a great trip. More pictures as they are available. JB

SHAWN GOT HIS HEART!!!!

July 31st at 8:30 AM, our dearest friend Shawn Stockwell, from Alaska, went into the OR to receive his new heart. He has been waiting for 2 1/2 years for a heart and one finally came. He is doing well with a few complications that follow new transplants. Today is Sierra and Ben Thornton's 2 year anniversary. Happy Anniversary Ben!! We are so glad you are out of the hospital to enjoy your anniversary. We miss you guys sooo much and hope to see you soon! This weekend was a crazy fun weekend on the Oregon coast. We had a Merrill Reunion (which is my siblings), we had a blast. Here are a few pictures. Ryan, Michelle, Holly and Ervin and children, we really missed you! It just didn't feel "complete" without all of you. Hang in there Shawn, we are praying constantly for your quick recovery. Ben STAY HEALTHY, so you can enjoy what's left of your summer.

We celebrated Megan's birthday on the 30th so we wouldn't have to drag her gifts to the coast with us.


Megan got a cello for her birthday. She has been begging for one since I received mine. This was her face when she opened it. I thought it was pretty priceless.

Some of the gang at Multnomah Falls. A beautiful waterfall just outside of Portland, OR.

Our family on the bridge at Multnomah Falls.

Everyone's first step out onto the beach. For most it was their first time to the ocean.

Friday the 1st we went crabbing. After about 3 hours of crabbing we came home with nothing. They were all to small and we had to throw them back. We were a little bummed.

The kids' first up close look at a crab. I love Megan's face.


After a long day of crabbing it is back to fun in the sand.


For big kids as well as little kids.

Can you say "BayWatch Here we Come".


The whole gang except for my Mom and step-Dad in front of the rooms we stayed in.



Sierra, Megan, Broadee, and Stetson in front of a light house at Cape Meares on the coast. We stopped at Seaside and went to the Aquarium there. Then it was on to home.