Vault!

David Rockett of Willapa Valley High School launches, clears. Damian Mulinix of the Chinook Observer was also at the meet. His is one of the blogs I look to for inspiration. Check it out!

This One's a Keeper

And his name is Jamie Bigbie of Hoquiam, blocking a penalty kick during a shootout of a district match against White Salmon. Hoquiam lost by one goal.

Sea Lion

This fellow was hoping for scraps from some crab fishermen on the docks at Westport.

Bark for Life (or biscuit)

Luscious, a Black Lab, is coaxed out of a bout of performance anxiety in a vocal performance contest at the Bark for Life cancer relay in Raymond.

More Razor Clam Shots

Brandon Sell of Aberdeen grabs his quarry before getting swamped at pacific Beach during the first morning clam dig of the season.

Big Portrait, Small Subject

I love this little person

Mayors, Betting

From left, Barbara Bennett-Parsons, Aberdeen Mayor Bill Simpson, Westport Mayor Michael Bruce and Hoquiam Mayor Jack Durney pose for a promotional photo for the upcoming Coastal Harvest benefit. One of the bid items in the auction is a home poker game.

DamaCon

A group of kids watches as a Kendama tournament gets under way during "DamaCon" at the South Shore Mall in Aberdeen. Kids competed in the amount of tricks performed with the toy (pictured hanging around the neck of the kid in the center). Hundreds of Kendama fans showed up for the event.

Kendama Hot Shot

Brycen Nguyen, 10, of Aberdeen is really good at Kendama, a Japanese game involving a wooden toy. Apparently Kendama is extremely popular among middle schoolers.