(June 13 -20, 2010)
1,962 miles + 13 kids + 9 adults + 4 cars +
3 states (Idaho, Oregon, Washington) +
2 (3 bedroom condos) =
FUN TIMES exploring together.
3 states (Idaho, Oregon, Washington) +
2 (3 bedroom condos) =
FUN TIMES exploring together.
We took our time getting to Seaside.
We stopped at the Hood River and watched the wind surfers,
We stopped at the Hood River and watched the wind surfers,
the Bonneville Dam Fish Hatchery,
and Multnomah Falls.
The Condos we stayed in at Seaside, Oregon were right on the beach. It was great fun spending time with the Nelson family. The Oregon Coast is absolutely beautiful. Way different than California since the water is so cold you don't really swim in the ocean.
The view from our bedroom.
Braving the cold water.Adam, Jake, Will, James
We spent lots of time in the heated pool and hot tub. The setting was absolutely gorgeous.
Sadie, Mike, Adam, Jake, James, Annie, Rachel, Will, Grandpa
We went to Tillamook and toured the cheese factory. We tasted lots of yummy kinds of cheese and had some Tillamook ice cream.
Picnic at Cannon Beach.It was a little cold and windy this day.
Haystack Rock in the background at Cannon Beach.
(All the girls minus Ellsie)
Melanie and Ezra
Digging in the sand.
Jake and Ellsie
Cute Josh...1 year old. He loved eating the sand =)
Rachel's photography skills.
(Mike's got a hold of Haystack Rock)
Ecola State Park.
We went to an Aquarium in Seaside. The fish and things that we saw that live in the ocean were amazing. 
The light house at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Looking out of the lighthouse.
All the grandkids that came on the trip.
(missing: Cylia, Sage, Lindsey, Alex)
Haystack Rock in the background at Cannon Beach.(All the girls minus Ellsie)
Melanie and Ezra
Digging in the sand.
Jake and Ellsie
Cute Josh...1 year old. He loved eating the sand =)
Rachel's photography skills.(Mike's got a hold of Haystack Rock)
Ecola State Park.
We went to an Aquarium in Seaside. The fish and things that we saw that live in the ocean were amazing. 
The light house at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Looking out of the lighthouse.
All the grandkids that came on the trip.
The Meritime Museum in Astoria.
We climbed to the top of this tower in Astoria.The kids counted...there were 164 stairs.
The views from the top.
Standing on our condo balcony.
Family photo shoot.
The last day we were there was the Sand Sculpture Contest at Cannon Beach. It was fun to see the amazing things that people create out of sand.
Goodbye Seaside.
Thanks Mom and Dad for the fun trip and great memories.
