Oregon... the land that holds my heart.

Well, we headed out to Oregon for a week and took over a thousand pictures between the both of us, so it was definitely hard to skim it down to only this many! We had a wonderful time and it went by so so fast!  

We headed out at 2 in the morning so that when McKell woke up we would be halfway there! It worked like a charm! She did so wonderful in the car. 

At a rest stop....

Another rest stop....

Multnomah Falls! Almost to Erin's!!! 

Yes, this is the lovely appearance that you get after being 12 hours in the car!

My two lovelies ;)

Dad's rustic look : )

Finally made it to Erin's! Had to play a little song to celebrate!

Went berry picking! Only had a half hour, but we got it done! When your only going to be there a week, that all the time you have for berry picking.

She loved them! 

Playing with the the ever so lovely Mia ;);)

Starting Oregon off right... Tillamook Ice Cream of course! 

Oh, and the fresh berries we picked! 

Scrumptious! 

Playing some ball with Ryan.

YES! The famous waffles at Erin's! Did I mention how much I love this place??? I think McKell enjoys it herself! 

HooRAH!

Don't forget to say your prayers! 

Checking out more toys, wanting to play with the big boys.

Trip to the temple! My favorite one! 

Walking out to Gearheart beach! We made it to Bonnie's! 

YAHOO!! Finally the beach! This is where my soul resides.

Loved drawing in the sand.

Happy to be free and out of the car!

I think Katherine has it about right....

Singing her little heart out!

Hooray to see Taylor!  I love you! 

First time at Mike and Bonnie's new house, it was in the most lovely neighborhood and only a block from the beach! Perfect I tell ya! 

Drives along the beach.

No trip is complete without a stop at Costco!

Our hike down to Smugglers Cove, beautiful! 

More hiking!

Love the forests right by the beaches...

Cuties!

Our wonderful little group, can't believe how much we have grown, but how much we have shrunk!

Beautiful views at Smuggler's Cove.

Sand all over! Next she got it in her eyes, and come to find out, it doesn't come out too easy.

Had to climb on the rocks just like Katherine.

We even stress at the beach sometimes : )

Hiking up to Falcon Point.

Yay for some Taylor time! 

These were all over in Mike and Bonnie's yard, so it was either stepping on one of these or a doggie turd. They look about the same.

Mike time.

Early morning at Hug point.

Love this place, if you come early like we did you can see the cool tide pools! 

Still in her jammies.

The other early riser : )

Saw starfish, crabs, hermits, anemones, fish, and other creepy crawlers : ) 

Gross sand flea... plucky

McKell's footprints 

I adore Hug point! 

An evening at the park! 

Went on four or five runs throughout the week! They were so marvelous! I could run for days and days if I was running on the beach! 

Running with Dad!

Hiking down into Crescent Beach! 

She loves Dad! Such a cute picture! 

My favorite peeps.

Wes's half castle.

Such a pretty hike into Crescent.

adore these little feet : )

Went shopping at the Seaside Outlets for some water shoes for McKell! 

Found them! Super cute! 

Reading bedtime stories with Mike, his favorite one, Turtle Time.

Out for a Sunday walk.

My dream beach home! Love the dormers! 

My little cranes! 

Dad was showing us a new way to pack each other around! haha

What kind of crazy people have I gotten myself into??

Beautiful Pier.

Loves to run! 

Katherine's dream car!!

Cool cars in Astoria.

Whether in Oregon or at home it is the same.... Sunday Church Meeting.

Sunday fun! 

Finally found the Elk that wander around the neighborhood! 

So glad Clint was able to see them! 

Getting a better view! 

Elk across the valley.

Watermelon yum.

Our little beach bum! The Coast made her hair so curly! It was super cute! 

Smelling the flowers.. each and every one.

And everyone else has to smell them too! 

Tillamook yumness.

Waiting for the grub.

This girl has got great taste! 

I fell in loaf a long time ago! Love you Tillamook! 

The side view of mom while driving : )

The sights at Canon.

My little monkey!

Breakfast of champions! 

At the Astoria Column. Breathtaking view!

Lewis and Clark monument.

Bridge into Washington.

Getting ready to throw her glider off the tower! 

That is a long ways down! and Up! 

We are in Washington! 

Now back to Oregon! 

A day at Gearheart Beach. 

Flying the Kite.

Digging holes.

This girl loves the beach! YAY! 

Wet clear up to her back! 

A GREAT day at the beach! 

Sand in every nook and cranny.

Had to go get a famous Elephant Ear at Seaside! 

YUM YUM

Enjoying a ice cream cone with Mike.

Riding home!

Almost made it to Twin Falls! What a little trooper! 

Love this lady : )

Not sure what exact thing it is about Oregon that I enjoy so much.... the beach, the weather, the overcast, the climate, the greenery, the beach the amazing beaches and landscape, the family, its gorgeous everything (well some of the people are a little sketchy), the beach, the food, the coast, the waters, the beach.... the list could go on and on... but I am sure glad we were able to go this year! 

I love you Oregon!