by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jul 1, 2015 | A Thought a Day on Parenting for 31 Days, for 31 Days
My 17-year-old son started going swimming every day at our local private pool at 7 a.m. to get in shape for the upcoming fall swim season. He has a workout that his swim team coach Leanne gave to him. I thought, I could join him at 7 a.m. to swim with him. Bonding...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
My twins are both lifeguards this summer. Last summer, just Micki was but this summer they both have the same jobs at our local pool. And if you live in the Portland, Oregon area, you know how hot it has been. Yesterday was a scorcher — 99 degrees. As I was on...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 26, 2015 | Adventure, Adventure with Kids Summer 2015
For our second Outdoor Adventure with Kids for this summer, we took about a 30 minute drive out to Beaverton, Oregon to the Cooper Mountain Nature Park . This time I had all three of my boys (who are at home) with me. My friend Christy wondered how I get my kids...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 24, 2015 | Adventure, Adventure with Kids Summer 2015
This summer’s Outdoor Adventure with Kids begins at where the Clackamas River Trail begins in Oregon City. It’s a walking and biking trail along the Clackamas River and Clackamette Cove areas. We parked at Clackamette Park in Oregon City, and walked along...