Westward Journey - Oregon

Part of our trip west was driving from Utah to Oregon (and back to Utah).  It was so wonderful to be back in Oregon and visit with family.

Coming into the Columbia River Gorge (on the Oregon side).

Steve and Liz's kids made us a welcome sign.

Our old house.

Cannon Beach, Oregon (I swear this is the most beautiful beach on earth!)  We met up with Mari and Kent and their family as well as Steve and Liz's family.

 I love how the girls were jumping into the waves.  They got so wet and the water was FREEZING!

 Ben actually took this picture with his iPhone.  I'm sure if he didn't want to design products he could be a photographer.  He's got a really good eye.

 It was so windy on the beach, so Stina was taking shelter in the chair to get out of the wind.

The kids got to check out species of birds that lived on the rocks of the coast through this telescope.

Mo's on Cannon Beach

In Oregon, Mo's is famous for their clam chowder.  So, of course, most of our kids got burgers and fries.

Hanging out with the Family

We went with Steve and Liz and their family to the Drive-In movies.

 All of the Puffer boys.

One things we miss about not being in Oregon is having family dinners together.

Silver Creek Fall, Oregon

 This is where we went the day before we left.  All of the family tried to make it to this event.

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 Fishing with Grandpa and Grandma Puffer

 Ross Coleman Invitational Rodeo

 Alexis rode the mechanical bull. . . and I didn't even have to encourage her to do it.

Steve and Liz took Alexis and I to the rodeo.  Alexis really loved it! 

Hanging out with Friends

 My friend, Demaris, and her kids were in town the same time we were.  We (Liz and I) got together at her parents house.  She put together all sorts of activities for the kids to play.

A Little More About Adeline

Before Baby:

 Since we miscalculated the baby's arrival, Grandma had a lot of time on her hands to do geneology.  It was nice just being able to hang out with my mom during that time.

 With Ben's extra time he decided to add a pin stripe to his recently painted car.

 . . . and he replaced the ceiling in the van and added a DVD player.  This guy is a genius!!!!

 The kids had a fun time helping Dad out.

 Stina robbing Grandma of her food (she's really good at this) and Dayne checking out her phone (something he's really good at).

After Baby:

 Stina was a crazy monkey while she was visiting the hospital.  Oh wait, she's a crazy monkey everywhere!

 Sam was so excited to be a big brother again.

 Baby Stina

 As excited as the boys were to see their new sister, I think what they really wanted was to play games on their mom's touchpad!

Just making sure her lungs were in working order.  Check.

At Home:

Sam loves to read to his little sister.  

Grandma and the kids bought me these flowers for when I came home.  They made me so happy - they're beautiful!!!