We went to Oregon over Labor Day weekend. We stayed with our awesome friends the Lowe's, who live in Eugene. It was an all day exhausting drive. The kids did really well.
After arriving at the Lowe's home, Scott and Jamie took off to the river to do some fishing. A couple hours later I received this text from Scott!
This is the biggest fish Scott has ever caught in his entire life. It was a steel head (like salmon). Great Catch!
The second day we woke to an awesome crepes breakfast. Our kids haven't ever had crepes and they were loving it!! So naturally I had to get the recipe. After breakfast, we drove over to the coast and stayed the night in New Port. Our hotel was right off the beach, our kids loved it! I was happy the hotel had a decent weight room so I could work out. I was feeling real sluggish after all the car riding we've done. This is my view out the gym window. HEAVEN!!!
We had a great time playing at the beach, building sand castles, walking in town, seeing the seals. I love the beach and the ocean. It is such a serene place for me.
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| Eileen helping the boys bury Paige! |
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| Scott and Emmett |
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| Emmett loving the beach |
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| Eileen walking with Lalia |
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| Trent and Dylan |
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| Garhett and Emmett |
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| Emmett running from me |
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| Garhett and Wyatt |
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| Garhett |
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| Emmett enjoying the sand |
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| Emmett |
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| Trent |
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| Look at all those SEALS! |
After our fun at the beach we drove back to the Lowe's home in Eugene. The kids were bummed that we weren't able to have a bonfire at the beach, so Jamie was nice enough to make a fire in the backyard for the kids. So here are the kids gathered around the fire - making smores. Notice that my kids don't have their shoes on.
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| Garhett roasting marshmallows |
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| Emmett kicking it on the Lowe's garden bench |
Thank you Jamie, Eileen, Wyatt, Dylan, and Lalia for hosting us at your home. As always, we had such a great time.
On our way out of town, I begged for some shopping time at the outlets and IKEA. Whenever we are that close to either I must stop. We first did a little shopping at the outlet mall. Scott slept in the car with Emmett, while Garhett, Trent, Paige and I hit the stores. I LOVE TO SHOP!!! After the outlets we went to IKEA!
What a great Labor Day Weekend!
