This morning we left Bend (which was warm, sunny, and gorgeous!) and headed through the pass (constant rain) over to the coast (where there was also rain, and cold...) We made a pit-stop at the top of the pass, at the Pacific Crest Trail, to switch drivers (I get nauseated on curvy, hilly roads) and take pictures of the cool flowers. And to let Cora stretch her legs...
Once we hit the coast we had a couple hours to spare before we were allowed into the rental house, so we went straight to the beach where the kids happily chased the waves, danced, threw rocks, and built sand castles and islands. It was cold, and Cora ended up having to be stripped naked and wrapped in my jacket due to blue lips, but we had a lot of fun and it was a great way to start off the family reunion at the beach (while we waited for the rest of the party to show up)!
After the beach we headed up to the house (a block from the beach access) and jumped in the hot tub to warm up, then explored the rest of the house (which had an awesome game room in the basement). Don't mind my (as usual) nekkid kiddos...
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| Addy and Cora were quick to show off their baby dolls |
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| Cousin Barry had a lot of work ahead of him managing all those preschoolers... |
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| Uncle Davey read Cora's bedtime story of choice: superheroes |
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| Learning how to use his cousin's LeapPad with Eli's tutelage |
