We just got back from our family (and hopefully annual) vacation to Davenport with our great friends, the Claassens. It was wonderful being in the salty air and not frying at 100 degrees! We actually had to wear jeans and sweatshirts in the mornings and evenings- in July! Unheard of in Redding!! It was a great time! The kids had never been to the coast before so they loved taking it all in (and even taking some of it home- sand in every crevice!!) We also had the opportunity to go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium- the kids were amazed at the 500 ton tuna! As Nicole said, "that's a big sandwich!" Here's some pics from the trip:
The jellyfish exhibit @ Monterey Bay Aquarium
Us on Cannery Row
Nate showing me his muscles on the beach
Lauren taking it all in...
Cool starfish we found.
Me being a goof (shocking, I know!)
Our Crazy Crew!! Six kids worth of craziness~
Nicole on Fishermen's Wharf, Monterey
Nicole chasing the waves.
It was such a great trip- rockin' out to the Robots' soundtrack in traffic jams; eating junk food while on the road; peeling wet jeans off little bodies; the kids ordering Clam Chowder and pounding down Ryan's calamari (eww!); hanging out with good friends; exploring the ocean shore through fresh eyes; walking hand in hand with my daughter on the beach; digging to China in the sand (or at least trying to); soaking up God's beautiful creation. These surely are blessed days!Can't wait 'til next year~
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Sounds like fun. You know, they have cold sandy beaches in northern Oregon as well. Hmm... road trip anyone?
P.S. We missed you and Lauren at the party. Hope she's feeling better.
You have the most adorable kids in the world!
I sure do miss you!
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