http://www.owenhoelter.com/ Pictures and Movies from the lives of Owen, Sara, and Andrew Hoelter and their parents. en-us http://www.owenhoelter.com/common/art/rss_image.jpg http://www.owenhoelter.com http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=archive 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=2013_09_25_summers_end The final six weeks of summer took us to the far corners of Oregon, including multiple visits to the Grandparents, Sunriver with the Marsh family, Chemult for Owen's away camp, and the beach for a hike of Cascade Head. 25 September 2013 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=2013_09_21_shawano Once again the Stuenkel family descended on Whispering Pines Retreat on Shawano Lake, Wisconsin, for a week of family visiting, lake swimming, mini golf, and air conditioning. 21 September 2013 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=2013_07_15_sprinting_spring Running. That was our theme for this spring. Our kids ran on the track and the soccer field. We ran from event to event. And Drew, well, he ran just to keep up. What a crazy 11 weeks. 15 July 2013 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=2013_07_08_san_diego For spring break this year we left behind cold, rainy Oregon and headed to warm, mostly-sunny San Diego for a week of fun and exploring. Trips included the San Diego Zoo, La Jolla shores, an aircraft carrier, the Anza-Borrego desert, and (of course) Legoland. 08 July 2013 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=13_05_30_winter_wanderings This winter saw its share of birthday celebrations, trips to the beach and the Oregon Garden, and even a Valentine's Day kayak outing. Making a starring appearance is Captain America (aka: Drew) - he is our little superhero. 30 May 2013 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=13_02_09_christmas_2012 In this tenth edition (10 years!) of our family Christmas photos, we go though some familiar routines (cutting down the tree; Magic at the Mill), tea with Grandma in Portland, sledding in the Cascades, and a somewhat-sunny long weekend on the coast with the Hoelters. 09 February 2013 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_07_31_summer_so_far Pictures from our adventures during the first half of summer, including hiking, biking, a birthday celebration, backyard BBQs, two parades, three concerts, and a quick family trip to Sunriver. 31 July 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_06_30_spring_fever The 11 hectic weeks that make up our spring are summarized in these 85 photos, ranging from Easter to graduations; from Awesome 3000 to a wedding shower; from a trip to the beach to a Wing family gathering in Wamic. 30 June 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_05_20_wild_winter Snow! 100-year floods! Kid birthday parties! This past winter has a bit a everything, including a lot of weather chaos. We seemed to make it through OK, with sandbags protecting our home from flooding, and friends and family helping us get through the three darkest, wettest months of the year. 20 May 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_05_06_christmas_2011 We stayed close to home this Christmas, celebrating with the Hoelter's in Portland and with Uppa and Grandma Judy here in Salem. After Christmas we spent a rainy week on the coast with the entire Wing family. 06 May 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_01_28_things_that_happen Trick-or-Treating, fall leaves, birthdays, outdoor adventures, and Thanksgiving with family - it was an active Fall for us. This gallery begins with three little Angry Birds, and ends with a sunny hike along the Santiam River. 28 January 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_01_15_disneyland Thanks to a purchase at a wine-fueled charity auction earlier in the year, in late October we headed down to California for two days of magic at Disneyland, with a bonus day at Legoland. Grandpa Mark and Grandma Miriam joined in on the fun. Needless to say, it was an amazing trip! 15 January 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=12_01_07_school_daze Fall brings with it the familiarity of back-to-school events: Photos on the front porch, a trip to the beach with Dad, visits to the pumpkin patch, soccer games, fun runs, and more. 07 January 2012 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_11_13_august A busy month of travelling, with excursions to Pamelia Lake near Mt. Jefferson, Sunriver with the Hoelters, Union and the Cove Cherry Festival, and the Silver Falls Star Party. Before all of that, we kicked off the month with a memerable canoe camping trip on the Willamette river with friends. 13 November 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_07_30_northern_california After a last-minute decision based on the weather forcast, we packed the car with kids and gear for a week of camping in Northern California. Stops included an extended stay at Redwoods National Park, a weekend at Lassen Volcanic National Park, and warm shower at the Resort in Sunriver. 30 July 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_07_29_june_and_july Ah, summertime - a chance to get outside and do all of the things you dreamed about doing during the damp of winter. Our adventures so far include a Marsh/Wing trip to Medford (with side trip to Ashland), Owen's first backpacking trip, Sara's 4th birthday party, 4th of July celebrations, and a few (short) hikes. 29 July 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_07_27_scenes_from_the_coast Over Memorial Day weekend we escaped to the Oregon Coast, visiting the beautiful stretch between Lincoln City and Florence. We were greeted by sunshine, blue skies, and Moe's clam chowder. 27 July 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_07_25_rites_of_spring Spring brought with it familiar experiences (Awesome 3000!), but also some special events, including Grandma and Grandpa's 40th anniversary, the birth of cousin Carson, and the acquisition of three cute little backyard chickens. 25 July 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_06_21_spring_break We gathered up the troops for a Spring Break adventure to Spokane, Washington, Wallace, Idaho, and Union, Oregon. One reoccurring theme: Getting wet-either in form of swimming (water park!) or the constant rain and/or snow falling from the sky. Good times! 21 June 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_04_21_hazy_shade_of_winter Winter really is a blur for our family. With both of us busy at work, and the rain clouds omnipresent, we tried to make the most of that rare time when sunshine and free time collide. Special events include two birthdays, and trips to the beach and Evergreen Aviation Museum. 21 April 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=11_01_08_christmas_2010 Christmas was spent with just the five of us at home this year, giving us some quality family time sans the travel. We were, however, able to see our extended familes in the days afterwards, joining the Hoelters in Portland and the Wings in The Dalles. 08 January 2011 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_12_19_halloween_thanksgiving Just before winter is truly upon us, photos from the fall holidays (Sara's a witch! Owen's a Legoman!), plus our trip in October to the Oregon coast with the Wing family. 19 December 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_11_20_back_to_school Catching up on this Fall's events, our older kiddos head back to school - Sara for the first time, Owen runs around school and the soccer field, Sara flies in the air, and Drew tries to keep up, looking awfully cute. 20 November 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_10_07_summers_final_act We closed out our summer with a series of great events, including trips to Union and Sunriver, a climb up Mt. Saint Helens, and an almost-back-to-school beach trip. They were a great way to end a great summer. 07 October 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_08_24_snapshots_of_summer Photos from late July and early August from our various summertime activities, including canoeing, firetrucks, rivering, dinner with friends, stargazing, and nude big wheeling. 24 August 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_08_04_hawaii A glorious week of sun, surf and sand with the kids on the island of Maui, Hawaii. We spent the mornings on the beach, afternoons napping the little ones, and evenings watching the sunset. 04 August 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_07_26_sara_turns_three Summer begins on a high note for us with a birthday BBQ for our girl Sara, who had an especially amazing year. We also organized the return of our neighborhood's Fourth of July Parade, for which 70 neighbors and friends turned out to walk around the historic district. It was a blast! 26 July 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_06_21_family_gatherings In May we were fortunate to spend a long weekend with each of our extended families: A celebration with the Wings in Union of Aunt Karen's graduation, and a Memorial Day weekend at Manzanita with the Hoelters. 21 June 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_05_27_spring_a_ling_ding Spring brings many things: Easter, soccer, a bon voyage to Uncle Micah, Jenny's birthday, Awesome 3000, piano recitals, and time spent outside. All photographed, of course. Take a look. 27 May 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_05_07_march_madness In March we celebrated Drew's first birthday with sunny skies and photo buttons (and some college basketball). We also took a spring break trip to Union and Portland to visit the Grandparents. 07 May 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_02_27_beach_trips_birthdays We hit the beach with Uppa and Grandma Judy, Owen turns seven, and take advantage of a very warm and sunny January and February. 27 February 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_01_14_christmas_2009 Our first Christmas with three lovely children was spent in Portland with Grandpa and Grandma Hoelter. Presents were opened, songs were sang, cousins were baptized, and a great Christmas was had by all. 14 January 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=10_01_10_thanksgiving-ish Photos from around the Thanksgiving Day holiday, including a trip to Union and a kids photo shoot at Dad's work. 10 January 2010 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_12_15_autumn_leaves Numerous picture of our trio of kids posing in multiple piles of leaves. We also did fun things, like a long weekend trip to Washington D.C., trick-or-treating, and visits to our new cousin Jackson Terry Hoelter. 15 December 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_10_03_goodbye_good_friend_summer Although Summer was a blast, we welcomed our fall events: Owen's first day of 1st grade, soccer games, and some time spent on the Coast. Two great trips to Union to rounded out our activities. 03 October 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_09_08_seattle A long-weekend visiting Seattle with the three little ones, only one of which did not need to be carried most of the time. Seattle Center. EMP. Space Needle. Donuts. It's all here in this gallery. 08 September 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_09_07_midsummer_adventures Fun in the warm summer sun: A quick trip to Sunriver for Jenny's grandparents anniversary, excursions in and around Salem, and a hike to Pamelia Lake near Mt. Jefferson. 07 September 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_08_06_shawano Once every three years we descend on Whispering Pines, along the shores of Shawano Lake, Wisconsin, for a week-long Stuenkel family reunion. Good times are had by all, especially by our three darling children. 06 August 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_07_25_sara_and_a_cast_of_others I've found that my camera lens tends to gravitate towards our little girl and her wild blonde hair, so it's fitting that in honor of her second birthday this gallery is heavy on her curls and that silly grin. 25 July 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_06_09_memorial_beach_trip As is becoming our tradition, we went to the beach with the Wing family for Memorial Day Weekend. Six grandchildren, four dogs, plenty of sunshine, and lots of good times. 09 June 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_06_08_soccer_sunshine We were treated to great weather in May, which was welcome at Owen's soccer games and Awesome 3000. A beach trip with friends and a visit from Grandma Judy rounded out a great month. 08 June 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_05_22_april_with_three With three kids in tow, we got out and about during the month of April, including cherry blossom viewing at the Capitol, a school trip to the Oregon Zoo, Easter with the Hoelters, and a visit to Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. 22 May 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_05_02_andrews_first_weeks With Drew being the third child, he joined the lives of two other little ones already in progress. A visit from Grandma Judy, a trip to the carousel, a shower for Auntie Katherine, and lots of holding time by his big sister made for an active first few weeks. 02 May 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_03_25_andrew_mark Introducing the newest member of the Hoelter household! Born at March 18th at 37 weeks, weighing 6.0 lbs and measuring 18.5 inches in length. 25 March 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_01_10_christmas_2008 December was crazier that usual for us this year: Eleven days of early Christmas events, ten days of international travel, five days with family in Union for Christmas Day. All of it made more fun by Oregon's worst snow and ice storm in decades. Merry Christmas! 10 January 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=09_01_09_around_thanksgiving A small gallery from our Thanksgiving with the Hoelter's in Portland, plus pictures of our kids looking awfully cute. 09 January 2009 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_11_23_halloween_and_beyond Halloween at the Hoelter household, staring Owen as a rocket and Sara as a polar bear. Also appearing are photos from Peter's 36th birthday, Sara's first professional photoshoot, and walks around the neighborhood. 23 November 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_11_13_solong_summer Lots of exciting events for us during the last two months: Kouya and Sheela's wedding, Grandpa Mark's birthday, Owen's first soccer games and a fun run at school 13 November 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_10_10_last_days_of_summer We finished our Summer with trips to the beach, Mary's Peak, and other sites around Salem. Owen also had his first day of Kindergarten, and Sara learned how to walk. 10 October 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_09_04_summer_vacation Summer vacation took us camping along the Metolius River and near Strawberry Lake, with a string of bike-filled days at Sun River in-between. To complete our trip we made a stop in Union to visit the Grandparents. 04 September 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_08_20_july_sun The month of July included trips to The Enchanted Forest, a number of state parks, the Oregon coast, Roseburg for Jenny's grandparents, and Spokane to see baby Alex. 20 August 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_08_12_saras_first_birthday On a hot Saturday afternoon in June on which the temperature reached 102° outside, we hosted a backyard BBQ with family and friends to celebrate Sara's first birthday. 12 August 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_07_08_june June was a packed month, starting of with a retirement celebration for Grandpa Mark, a hike along Opal Creek, and the Relay for Life in The Dalles with the Marsh family. 08 July 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_07_01_memorial_weekend We spent Memorial Weekend at the Coast with the Wings, and hosted a 34th birthday bash for Chris back in Salem. 01 July 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_06_07_easter_april_may We had a few sunny days, a trip to Union for Easter and snow on the way to the coast early in Spring. Other happenings include Owen running a race, putting in new grass in the backyard, and having fun in the sprinkler on a 96° May day. 07 June 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_03_26_winter_sunshine During the Winter months, we celebrated Owen turning five, Great-Grandpa Ogden turning 88 in Union, and did what we could to enjoy the sunny days that came our way. 26 March 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=08_01_21_christmas_2007 For our first Christmas back in Oregon, we spent some time in Salem, Christmas Day in Portland, and nearly a week at Black Butte Ranch. This gallery does contain an absurd number of sledding photographs. 21 January 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_12_20_fall_in_oregon Here we are, back in Oregon and settling into our new home in Salem. We're getting to know our new town, and traveled to eastern Oregon for Thanksgiving with the Wings. 20 December 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_12_01_cross_country_2007 With the kids flying with Mom, Peter took a cross-country road trip with Micah and Lucas, traveling from Vermont to Oregon in six days. 25 January 2008 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_06_28_sara_elsie Introducing the new joy in our lives. 28 June 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_06_27_chris_allison We had a great time with Chris and Allision when they came to visit at the end of May. Our packed six days included an overnight trip to Montral. 27 June 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_06_22_springtime Finally, a chance to get outside and play! For us, this means bike riding, local events, and backyard fun. We even found time to take a quick trip to Oregon around Easter time. 22 June 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_04_24_maple_sugaring March is maple sugaring month in Vermont, and we got a taste of it not once but twice - the second time with Uncle Adam and Aunt Jen who paid us a visit. 24 April 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_03_24_owen_turns_four We've been hibernating for much of this long Vermont Winter, but we did awake from our slumber to enjoy Owen's birthday, a weekend trip to Lake Placid, New York, and our two-plus feet of snow on the ground. 24 March 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_02_08_christmas_2006 We had visitors from both sides of our family around Christmas and#150; Grandma Miriam came for a few days to visit before Christmas, and Uncle Joe and Aunt Karen spent a week with us, including Christmas Day. 08 February 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=07_01_16_towards_winter Photos from random events in November and early December, including a visit from Grandma Judy, Auntie Christy and Aunt Pam. 16 January 2007 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_11_24_autumn For Owen, October included apple picking, a trip to the pumpkin patch, playing in leaf piles, a chair lift ride to the top of Lincoln Peak, and, of course, Halloween. 24 November 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_10_26_oregon At the end of September we escaped for a week to Oregon to attend Grandpa Hoelter's 60th birthday celebrations, and spend some quality time with the Wing in Union. 26 October 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_09_03_summertime Two months worth of community events, road trips, water floats, concerts, sunsets, and even a little dance by Owen, all packed into a single gallery. 03 September 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_08_05_shawano Scenes from our week-long family reunion on the shores of Shawano Lake, Wisconsin. 05 August 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_07_21_cape_cod Perfect weather. Sandy Beaches. Miles of flat bike paths. No crowds. What more could we ask for during our mini-vacation to Cape Cod. 21 July 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_07_06_concordia_lawrence We had a quick visit with family in Concordia, Missouri, and also took Jenny and Owen to Lawrence, Kansas, where the Hoelter's used to live. 06 July 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_06_26_may May was a busy month for us, but we did manage a few fun things, like Kid's Day with Owen and Dad, and a camping trip to the Northeast Kingdom. 26 June 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_05_13_april With Winter behind us, April was a good time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. We also were lucky to have Grandma Judy join us for Jenny's birthday. 13 May 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_03_30_winter_that_wasnt Our Winter was pretty mild by Vermont standards, making snow scarce and snow-related activities a bit difficult. On the plus side, we were able to reclaimed our backyard sooner than last year. 30 March 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_02_01_adam_and_jen We went back to the Northwest to attend Adam and Jen's wedding in Prosser, Washington, followed by a few days in Portland with friends and family. 01 February 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=06_01_14_christmas_2005 We had a number of Christmas first's this year: Owen's first program, Jenny's first Christmas work day, and our first Christmas with just the three of us. 14 January 2006 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_12_23_fall_winter As the cold settled in to Vermont, we enjoyed a great week-long Thanksgiving visit by Christy, Jeff and little cousin Ben Watson. 23 December 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_11_22_october Despite it being the second-wettest October on record, we were able to catch a glimpse here and there of a classic New England Fall. 22 November 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_11_05_september_wanderings Uncle Kouya came to visit Owen for a week early in September, giving us another excuse to go canoeing and touring. 05 November 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_10_07_late_summer_fun Owen closed out the summer by canoeing with Grandma and Grandpa, watching a parade go by our neighborhood, and exploring a number of beaches with no clothes on. 07 October 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_09_19_union After the wedding weekend, we headed out to Union, Oregon for a relaxing week with the Wing family. 19 September 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_09_12_chris_allison_wedding In mid-July we (barely) made it back to Oregon for Chris and Allison's wedding, followed by a short family reunion in Corbett. 12 September 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_08_11_nyc How to turn an unexpected 13-hour airport layover into a fun family outing to the Big Apple. 11 August 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_08_08_random_july A small gallery of random photos from early July in Vermont. Be sure to look for Super Owen! 08 August 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_07_27_vacation_in_maine To celebrate the end of Jenny's internship year, we took a week off and camped, biked, and swam in the great state of Maine. 27 July 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_07_06_pedal_and_paddle Let Summer begin! June provided a number of opportunities for us to head out and have some fun. 06 July 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_06_22_may_fun May's (slightly) warmer weather allowed us to get outside more, do a bit of canoeing, and enjoy a visit from Jenny's parents. 22 June 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_05_09_spring_arrives It came later than we're used to, but Spring did finally come to Vermont. 09 May 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_03_07_winter_in_vermont Yes it's cold, and yes there's lots of snow on the ground, but we've learned there's nothing wrong with that. 06 March 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_02_27_oregon In January we made a trip back to Oregon to see family, friends, and Owen's brand new cousin, Ben Watson. 27 February 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_02_20_christmas Though Christmas this year meant being far away from our familes, Uncle Adam was kind enough to trek out our way and visit Owen the week of Christmas. 20 February 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=05_02_12_late_fall While it quickly turned cold in November, we still managed to squeeze out a few nice days before Winter really set in. 12 February 2005 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_12_04_october_visitors We enjoyed visits from both Peter's cousin and familyand#151;Kristen, Kent, Linnaea and Gustavand#151;and by Jenny's parents near the end of October. 04 December 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_11_21_new_england_fall Fall was typically beautiful for Vermont, with plenty of red-leafed maples, blue, sunny skies, and no shortage of things to do. 21 November 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_10_28_september Taking advantage of beautiful weather, we did our best to get out and about in September. 28 October 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_10_06_august We had enough nice weather amid record August rainfall to enjoy a visit from Peter's folks, our home, and the outdoors. 06 October 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_09_13_montreal After Jenny's first rotation ended in late July, we took a long weekend trip to Montral. 13 September 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_09_12_junejuly_in_vermont Scenes from our first two months of living in Burlington. 12 September 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_07_05_thirteen_states Our 3,600 mile journey from Oregon to Vermont took us through thirteen states. Owen loved them all! Okay, some more than others... 05 July 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_07_05_last_week_in_pdx Our last week included numerous good-byes, a lot of packing, and Jenny's graduation from OHSU. 05 July 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_06_30_may Photos from a very busy but memorable month, during which we took trips to Corvallis (three times), Union, Garibaldi, and Roseburg. 30 June 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_06_24_househunting We got lucky and were successful in purchasing our first home in Vermont with only a week to spend in New England. 24 June 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_04_16_easter_weekend We had a great Easter weekend with family and friends, enjoying 80 degree temperatures both inland and on the coast. 16 April 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_04_14_winter_spring It's been an excellent Winter here in Oregon, and Owen has certainly made the most of our balmy weather. 14 April 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_03_31_arizona We spent four days in and around Tucson, Arizona, visiting with Grandma Stuenkel, soaking up the sun and taking Owen for a couple of swims in the pool. 31 March 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_02_21_winter Owen continues to learn and do new things, including a trip to Central Oregon with friends. 21 February 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_02_14_owens_first_birthday We celebrated Owen's first birthday on January 17th with family and friends at the Capitol Coffee House and Bistro. 14 February 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_01_31_christmas_2003 We spent Christmas in Eastern Oregon with Jenny's family, and also had a "second Christmas" with the Hoelter's when we returned home. 31 January 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_01_18_december December was full of new things for Owen, including a trip to Minnesota with his parents. 18 January 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=04_01_03_thanksgiving For Thanksgiving we spent a couple of days at Black Butte Ranch with the Hoelter family. 03 January 2004 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_11_26_fall_with_owen With Fall passing by quickly, Owen tries to make the most of the cool, rainy days. 26 November 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_10_08_orcas_island In late September, the three of us spent an excellent week on Orcas Island, part of the San Juan Islands in Northwest Washington. 18 October 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_09_16_owen_loves_summer With Summer winding down, Owen took advantage of the sun while he still could. 16 September 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_08_04_wisconsin We all took a trip to Whispering Pines near Shawano, Wisconsin to a reunion of Peter's family. 05 August 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_08_04_summer_of_owen Despite half of his first Summer gone already, Owen has experienced quite a bit, including his Uncle Joe's wedding. 04 August 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_06_25_adventures Owen is growing into quite a little boy... 25 June 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_05_10_easter We spent a very nice Easter Sunday at Grandpa and Grandma Hoelter's home. 10 May 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_05_10_cwamic In mid-April we made a trip to Owen's Great-Grandpa Wing's home in Wamic, Oregon. 10 May 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_05_09_owen_smiles Our son is now flashing smiles at anyone who shares a grin with him. We've added photos of Owen smiling and other images from the past month. 09 May 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_05_09_ecola While not exactly full of Owen shots, we took some nice photos from his first trip to the beach. 09 May 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_03_23_edge_babies A lot of Peter's co-workers have had babies recently - 6 babies in 13 months! We decided to all get together last week and attempt to take a group portrait. 23 March 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_03_12_union Owen's first road trip to visit Grandma Judy and Grampa Mark (Wing) 12 March 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_03_06_owen_at_7wks We're not sure if seven weeks is an important milestone, but we can't believe he's that old already! 06 March 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_02_24_baptism We had an excellent weekend as family and friends gathered to celebrate Owen's baptism. 24 February 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_02_19_bath We make an attempt to bath Owen, plus other shots from the past week. Warning: Contain gratuitous naked Owen shots. 19 February 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_02_09_shower Due to the fact that Owen was born BEFORE the original shower date, the baby shower was finally held this past weekend, one day after Owen's original due date. 09 February 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_02_08_owen_holders A popular pastime of our family and friends is taking a turn at holding Owen. 08 February 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_02_08_more_owen More shots of Owen during his first month of life. 08 February 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_01_27_first_week There were lots of changes in our house with Owen home from the hospital. 27 January 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_01_17_visitors We had some great visits with friends and relatives in the hospital 17 January 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_01_17_owen_hosp Photos from Owen's first week of life in Good Samaritan Hospital 17 January 2003 8:00:00 -0500 http://www.owenhoelter.com/photos/show.html?g=03_01_16_the_birth Operating room photos of the birth of Owen Albert Hoelter 16 January 2003 8:00:00 -0500