Coast

 

It was a nice change from the 100+ degree weather in Bend to the 60 degree weather in Newport! Within a half hour at the beach, Benson stepped off a sand bar and fell face first into the knee high water. He came out soaked head to toe with his warm hat in his pocket, of course. He’s done this before, but this time he found it really funny. Last time he kept saying he “drowned,” because his head went under!

I always love the drift wood! And the way people arrange them!

Of course the hotel pool was a hit! Cannonball!

Ellie can swim from one end of the pool to the other now, mostly on her back. 

Bend, Oregon

First adventure: Elk Lake

Happy Birthday Ellie!

These three spent all day kayaking, floating, and breaking sticks with rocks. Kids are weird.

Danny and Jaxon briefly considered swimming across the lake to the lodge, but Jaxon chose to paddle board over instead for a cold drink on the 100 degree day.

We might need a little green kayak.

These three played together for two straight days.

One of the biggest highlights was Jaxon’s farm. 11(?) chickens, 3 rabbits, 2 goats, 2 dogs, 1 pig, and 1 grumpy cat. 

A low flying air balloon greeted us one morning. A squawking chicken at the screen door woke us up one morning.

Ethan and Kylie stopped by the store to pick up some birthday ice cream for a little celebration.

Maggie and Gus

The kids spent a lot of time playing on Grandma Ginger’s piano.

Next adventure: Steelhead Falls along the Deschutes River

Morgan, Jaxon, Danny

The three daredevils jumping off the 30 foot cliffs.

Bear Lake

 

10 & 8: Cake

I am 8 years old and I love to read! Harry Potter and the Big Friendly Giant are my favorites. I am also currently obsessed with Back to the Future movies. I like my hair longer now and not spiked high anymore. I also wear a hat constantly. I am more confident with drawing lately and love learning new math skills with Mom.

Guests: Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Kelsy

Uncle Rob, Aunt Stacy, Miah, Abby

Aunt Miriam, Uncle Mitch, Jaxon

Kennady, Kaiya, Elijah, Dillon, Conner, Kien