"Yachats 2009"

We have started a tradition (2nd year) of going to Yachats Oregon for the annual hot rod car show. Grandma and Grandpa Mary go too and they do their thing with all of their car club friends. I am not at all interested in the cars, but love the view, the company, wine, the beach, the condo's we stay in and well, just love it there.

This is the view from our balcony. So enjoyable. Friday we took the kids out of school in the afternoon and headed to Yachats. What a beautiful day, sun was shining and it was warm. This was my Friday evening. Sun was setting, kids were playing, had my glass of wine and was enjoying the the warm sun.....................

I have a similar picture of the kids from last year.....

Nicole took her friend Raelyn. She is a great girl. Funny and goofy just like Nicole. They had a great time and laughed the entire weekend.

This was my plan for the entire weekend. Hanging out reading magazines and going to the beach. I think I only got 3 pages read. ha ha! Our friends Mark and Becky and their kids came over on Saturday and us adults went to the casino (don't even remember which one cause I'm not much of a gambler, but we gotta keep the guys happy!). Grandparents were watching the kids. We didn't leave them home alone...... I made fresh homemade salsa and guacamole. Becky and I were happy as can be with that and our wine!

Went we got back we took the kids to the beach. Becky and I had a great time watching the kids play, taking tons of pictures, talking about how much they have all grown and how much we enjoy the beach.

The girls wanted to go into town and go shopping but we were down on the beach longer than we thought and then when we got back to the condo they all went swimming in the pool.

This is my favorite picture taken all day. The girls were hilarious and silly. It took a few shots to get them both in the air. Darling teenage girls...................love them...............

Me and Becky.

Here is our gang............cutest kids ever! Nicole, Ali, Grace, Tyler, Rae, Luke........

Nicole and Gracie look like they could be sisters! and so photogenic. Grace loves Nicole like a big sister :)

The clouds came in on Saturday night and it rained. What is better than being at the coast listening to the rain and then the next day it is beautiful and sunny?
Me and Tyler. They all (except Nicole and Rae) wanted to just "wade" in the ocean. Before we know it they were all soaked! That's part of being a kid at the beach. Sand in your underwear and freezing because you went into the ocean fully dressed. ha ha!

Gorgeous girls...........

I love Yachats. And love that we have started another tradition with our kids. The weekend was lovely and we had a great time visiting with our friends and the kids and got some awesome pictures and great memories.

"fav pics of the day.....post to follow"

Multnomah Falls.

"multnomah falls......part 1"

So we went to Mulnomah Falls yesterday. I wanted to go on Mothers Day, but my mother's day was a disaster. Notice I didn't even post that day. Let's just leave it at that.
This was my mothers day "re-d0" or "do-over". This is what I wanted to do. Trail to the top is 1.2 miles. Sounds easy. I walk all the time, how hard could that be? Well.......when the incline is about 45 degrees, it was another story.

Tyler and I did great. The other 2. Well......I was hoping I wasn't going to have to call in life-flight for LeRoy. :) Nicole said "this isn't my thing, can we turn around and go back?" Ummmm. No. We had no idea how far it was to the top. Seamed like forever. Winding, climbing, resting, the trail went on and on and on. Beautiful scenery. Interesting people.

This was about half way up. Well, I don't really know where the halfway point was! Stopped and rested. Nicoles feet where hurting. I told her to wear comfortable walking shoes. Who wears converse? I must say there were lots of interesting shoe choices I noticed on fellow hikers. Saw lots of flip flops? Are you kidding me? A few pairs of HEELS and wedge type shoes. Some barefoot. I don't think people realized what they were in for. And there is no way they made it to the top.

Tyler loved the caves and scenery. He found a walking stick and was on top of the world. LOVED IT.

On the path to the never ending trail........

Did we make it??????????????

"multnomah falls.....part 2"

Oh Dear God, we made it. And it was worth it. So beautiful. LeRoy survived. No search and rescue needed.

Hard to believe we started here and ended up clear on top of this waterfall.

Here is the "mouth" of the waterfall. See how far down the parking is? That must be why my legs are sore today. Was a great workout!

After our 2 hour hike everyone was STARVING. I had gotten up early before we headed out and packed and ice chest with lunch.

We drove south until we found a state park and ended up at Rooster Rock. Beautiful. Right on the Columbia River. Watched to boats and jet skis and enjoyed our lunch in the shade.

I made sandwiches. Cut up fresh fruit. Chips. Cookies. String cheese and ice cold soda and water. I could have stayed there all day.

So my Mother's day "re-do" turned out to be just what I wanted............................