That is the state motto of Oregon and boy is it true. Oregon is beautiful and so unique. The pace here is slower, "greener" and artsy artsy. I love the all wineries, galleries and cute shops, but mostly I love the house across from the park. Park Drive is almost home to me. This is Grandma Gloria and Grandpops home and we are truly happy here. The food is delicious, the quilts are soft and the company is simply the best. We are loved here and we know it.
So far the weather has been good and we have been able to explore the state more than usual. We got here on Saturday, hung out on Sunday and went on a fun day trip on Monday. We ventured down to Astoria which is on the coast. We went to Fort Clasop which was one of Lewis and Clarks' forts in the West. The boys know a lot about these explorers so it is always great to see and learn more. We went on a hike and had a very nice time together.
Tuesday we went to a children's museum and Carousel in Salem.
Wednesday we went to Portland and had lunch at the lunch boxes. The food was awesome!! We then headed up to Mount Hood State Park and hiked Larch Mountain. At the top you can see 4 and sometimes 5 mountain ranges. The view is stunning and we even had to hike through snow to get there. It ended up to be a long day in the car, but was so worth it.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and we will be having dinner here, in the house across from the park. There is going to be a whole house full of people and I am sure it will be another fun, yummy and memorable Thanksgiving. I am so glad that we are here and can spend this holiday with so many wonderful family members.
The pics are in random day order.... Blogspot is misbehaving so..... This will do!!
Coleman with Grandpops and Grandma Gloria at Fort Clasop
Finn with cousin Jack at the Discovery Park in McMinnville
Indiana Gabe at the Temple of Doom (Children's Museum) Hee hee!!
Finn with Cousin William
Look at that bubble!! Wow!!
Gabe on the king of the hill mound at the park. I love this place!!
Everyone at the Carousel in Salem
Gabe and Daddy on a horse
Coleman on a bucking bronco
Finn is so violent!! That poor, beat up Panda!! LOL!!
Sir Gabe
In the Erector set house
Pops, Granny, Finn and Me!!
Darling!!
Hanging with Dr. D. (Uncle Eddie)
Tate has a big mouth... oops!! IN a big mouth!! (O:
A huge rocking chair. I have taken a pic of Coleman in this chair when he was just a wee lad. It is fun to have another one as a BIG BOY!!
Tate Scissorshands (or bamboo fingers!!)
Astoria
A nice bronze of Sacagawea and her baby
Can you make us all out? I am taking the pic....
I love my boys. Tate is such a good big brother!!
My darling!!
Finn adores his Grandpops!! A favorite pose!!
Tate in the early am..... Look at that beautiful kitchen!!
Gabe at 4 am. West coast time comes very early!! Thanks to Grandpops for all the early mornings!! We love you!!
1 comment:
Great pics. Looks like you had an awesome trip. We miss you and your wild boys out here. See you at church!
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