Lucas visits

Lucas visited us yesterday and entertained us with his smiles -- until he fell asleep!

Baby Lucas

Lucas Lowry Oakes was born at 8:28 pm on Friday Dec. 10, 2010 weighing 8 lbs 2 oz, 20 " long.

Tyler blows out candles for Diane and Sue

Westport with Tyler and his folks

Wildside Trail

The Evergreen Hiking Club today was composed of Mary, Mike, and Gail. Beginning at Redtown trailhead we hiked along Wildside Trail circling around Steam Hoist Trail with a view of an old mine shaft. The day was cloudy and comfortable with the sun starting to peak through the trees on our way back. The hike took about 1 1/2 hours and we covered approximately 2.9 miles It was a very nice morning hike!

Hike around Wildside Trail

Today our hiking group was composed of Mike, Sue, and myself (Mary). It was Sunday morning with a very hot afternoon and extremely hot week coming up. We walked along several very nice trails on Cougar Mt. beginning at the Redtown Trailhead. Originally, we planned to hike the Coal Creek Trail on the other side of the road but found it closed for renovation. It was a very nice hike that took about 1 1/2 hours.

Hike to Doughty Falls

Here is a glimpse of our fascinating hike to Doughty Falls. The Erwin Evergreen Hiking group made this trek. Hike members Mike, Jimmy, Vickie, and Mary participated. It was a great day! For more details see http://jim-vickie.blogspot.com/2009/07/sky-country-to-doughty-falls.html