We left last Friday, the 2nd, on our 600+ mile roadtrip to Oregon to visit two very dear friend-families. It is a gorgeous drive in the summer but during the winter, the Oregon-California pass is a safety hazard. It's been three years (Aug. '07) since we drove up. Not much has changed with exception of the two little people in the back seat. Russell is old enough to be excited for the trip and Camille is young enough not to know better;-)
Strawberry picking in the U-pick farms. Russell and his friend did just great:-)
Our '10 Christmas picture...
During our infertility struggles, Anne was one ear that was always willing to listen and cry and pray. Both our girls are miracles babies (as each child is!) and it was so sweet to have a picture with all FOUR of us!!!
On Sunday morning- after a dead-battery-jump-start (thanks!!), we headed a little farther north and landed at the home of our other Oregonian friends. We enjoyed their hometown parade and the heat was enough to rival California's. Again, we were assisted with another jump-start and headed back to the farm. Dan and Jeff then headed off to WalMart for a new battery. Gotta love vehicle maintance!
The Cabbage-Patch doll I never had;-)
Two beautiful princesses...
... and their prince! Baby Rem is an amazing army-style crawler. I think Camille was a little envious of his freedom but she wasn't too jealous and gave his a huge smile whenever they were together. Rem is older by 17 days. Alysun was the (crazy) pregnant friend who flew down last August to take my maternity shots at the beach.
Thank-you to our gracious hosts who loved on us while we visited. I know it isn't easy to have more people in the house but Russell enjoyed the playmates and we're all looking foward to a visit in the future.
On Wednesday, we loaded up the van once again (including 5 pints of Alsyun-assisted fresh blueberry jam, 20+ lbs of freshly picked Oregon blueberries, and 5 lbs of u-pick strawberries) and in 11 hr and 52 minutes, we were home;-)
6 comments:
Looks like y'all had a wonderful time!! The pics are beautiful. I especially love the one of the house sitting in the field and the one of Camille with her huge chubby cheeks. She's SO cute!! I'm so glad you had a great trip!
I love the picture of our place from the hill. I might have to steal that. Thanks for coming. Your family is a delight.
What a great trip!
Hillary, have you been to KY? Did you tell me that before? I've forgotten! I would LOVE to meet up if you're ever out here again!
We loved having you! Anne
What great pics...I really like the picture with you and Camille, that is so precious (your cabbage patch baby ;) ) ~April
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