Our family was thrilled to get-a-way, be together and spend time with Jeremy's family. This time was much needed...get our minds away from the regular routine and create some additional fun memories. Get ready for lots of pictures :) The above was taken right out our back door as soon as we got there, before the rest of the family arrived.
Steve and Becky arrived next with Reese and Tori. I was so happy that Reese came right to me, after awaking from a nap. She snuggled with me for quiet a while....was so nice! Tori eventually warmed up and was happy to sit on my lap after I told her I'd play "piggies" with her. Katie and Aaron showed up soon after, dinner the first night was at their place. The little boys immediately swarmed to a corner to play cars...so cute! The cousins attacked each other with hugs, thrilled to be together for the week!
Day 2: Beach and Crabbing
Best day to be at the beach! Pictures speak louder than words. Need I say more?
Two years ago Jeremy got crabbing nets and supplies for his birthday. This was the first time using them....so fun! We decided to head down to a new area (referred by a local fisherman). Turns out there was no railing, this made everyone a tad bit nervous (understatment). That didn't last long, so we headed to the pier.
I love being at the pier. Everyone we've ran into has been so pleasant and willing to let us take a peek at their catch. The community shows excitement for one another as we pull in nets, we also share in the disappointment (catching females or too small to take home). When star fish are brought up the kids show all kinds of amazment, crabbers allow them to hold the starfish and throw them back into the waters.
Day 3: Tidepools in Lincoln City, pool, seals and some girly fun
Jeremy, Wes, Steve and their boys (Westin and Steven) went crabbing this afternoon so Becky and the rest of us headed to the tidepools. We weren't at this location more than 20 minutes. The breeze and cool air was too much for the babies and Kaitlyn so we made it short. Instead, the babies went back for naps and Becky and I took the girls swimming. 
Tom liked his walks and found many seals beyond the fencing, behind the condos. It was fun to walk down several times each day to see if they were there and stare at them for a while. The kids enjoyed watching the sunset and viewing the ocean's tide come-in with Grandma and Grandpa. Eventually the tide washed many of the seals back out to sea.
The nail polish game was a big hit with this side of the family as well....neices are so much fun! Although, I have to say Westin was pretty curious and wondered why a nail polish game would be fun. Wed had to try and convince Westin that nail polish is fun, so we painted one nail on each of their hands....don't you love Westin's reaction. I think he knows boys shouldn't have polish on their hands ;-)
Jeannie was thrilled to have Jeremy paint one of her hands so beautifully....she's such a trooper.
Sydney spent the night at our place and got to witness Ally's snoring...right in her ear. They slept in the same twin bed across from Kaitlyn. They enjoyed watching a movie in bed and hearing a few stories from Papa while Jeremy and I went to get a quick bite to eat with Wes.
Day 4: Depoe Bay, Swimming, Fogerty Beach and Steven's Birthday
No whales this trip, but the seals made up for it. Swimming was the girls highlight of the week....Ally became quiet the little tadpole. We got word that the girls got into the last session of the water awareness program for the summer....this will be SO good for them and hopefully help them with their skills that much more.
Fogerty Beach was a highlight for our family. It's such a different type of beach. It has very course sand....or should I say rocks with many tidepools and larger rocks to climb on.....see Aaron??? King of the mountain top? He must have had a great view. We enjoyed digging for rocks/agates and adding to the girls rock and seashell collections.
Jeremy took these pictures on his phone and found an option to create a sketch.
We finally got a taste of some of Becky's cupcake creations. The PB and Choc variety was our favorite....delicous! These were made to celebrate little Steven's 6th birthday celebration. The gift he's holding brought back so many memories. My brothers used to have the same toy guns...hopefully Steven's will last a while.
These bottom pics are obviously random. They show our awesome dog-sitter, Conner (Ally's friend Jillian's brother). Our dog Ruby adores him! Kaitlyn LOVES grandma's neck pillow, she borrow's it for every road trip. Jeremy is stylin in his new glasses...an early bday present from little miss Kaitlyn....she was so proud of her comical gift idea ;-)
Tom and Jeannie....thank you for the opportunities you provide for the family to be together. We enjoyed every minute....THANKS!!!!
1 comment:
I loved the pictures. Thanks for posting so many. Since I don't get to see our family very often, it is nice to see pictures of everyone growing up. You guys had a great time. We are truly looking forward to Disney Land.
Oh... I loved the pony too. Your girls must be having so mauch fun with her.
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