Family Day provides festive fun

Ho ho ho. Family Day at Hermiston Festival of Trees was bustling with festive fun. Shawn Conant tell Santa he wants a BIG toy car for Christmas. And mom and dad, if you're reading, he wants a red one. Santa posed for photos in a living room setting that was part of the Twas the night before Christmas-themed tree that was auctioned for $2,200.

Arrianna Vance sings holiday tunes while making a snowflake ornament.

Sloan Miller takes a bite of her sugar cookie while her cousin, Malyah Munoz, puts the finishing touches on her.

Rebecca Sanders takes a closer look at a tree designed by Tonia Hoeft and Laelle Halladay.

Ryleigh Freel takes a peek at her spin art project when Julia Reynaud, a Hermiston High School Key Club member, lifts the lid.

Sebastian Garza, 7 months, is more interested in Jolly St. Nick than having his photo taken with brothers, Daniel and Jeshiaha.

Adventure Festival full of family fun

After a short hiatus recuperating from a broken shoulder, I got to cover the Pendleton Summer Adventure Festival. Since the story only ran with one photo, I thought I'd post some here. ************************
Pendleton on Wheels sponsored Tour de Pendleton, a downhill bike ride, as well as a bike rodeo and road races.

Hestin Estrada, 4, bears down for the win.

Oregon Farwell, 2, having fun.

Victoria Estrada, 5, puts on her game face.

Elandea Estrada, 6, was ready to race.

Chris Schulze shares his love for Ultimate Frisbee.

T.O. Farwell gives his son, Oregon, 2, a boost.

Wyatt and Carlise take a breather after the Tiny Tot Olympics.

Devvon Dumont, 9, gets some air.

General Lee Seeger, 4, learned about Smokey Bear

A trio of Estradas enjoy the slide.