My parents flew up from Utah to spend the week with us. Abby and Maddy loved the extra attention from Grandma and Grandpa. Abby woke up early one morning and was wandering around the house saying "Where is my little grandpa?" My dad was wonderful and used his expertise to help us get our first garden underway. After spending the weekend here, we left Jared to work and the rest of us drove down to Depoe Bay, OR.
We stopped and hiked to a beautiful waterfall along the way. We stayed in a very nice condo right next to the ocean. Unfortunately it was still too cold to enjoy the beach, but we enjoyed beautiful ocean scenes, swimming, trips to aquariums, delicious seafood, and shopping.
Here are the girls in one of the tunnels at the aquarium. Abby got really excited and sang at the top of her lungs "Under the Sea!" from the Little Mermaid.
Abby was afraid to touch the sharks, but was brave enough to touch the starfish and anemones.
Abby in her favorite position (on top of Grandpa's shoulders) looking at the fish.
Abby and Maddy loved seeing the live animals--especially the octopus, the otters, and the seals.
One of the workers let Abby help feed one of the turtles. Very fun!
The weather finally warmed up on my birthday and we made a trip to a few lighthouses (Abby really wanted to climb to the top of one) and Maddy couldn't help but stop to pick a few wild flowers. My dad was nice and watched the girls for me during nap time while my mom and I enjoyed a nice lunch out and shopping without the girls. That night my dad cooked up a delicious crab dinner and we topped it off with Snicker's pie and chocolate ice cream. Yum! We drove home the next day, but luckily we got to see some whales from off our balcony right before we left.
When we got home the girls were excited about the surprise Jared had been working on while they were gone--a new swing set. When Jared told Abby over the phone that he got her a surprise she said, "A new princess dress?" "No." "Is it glittering jewels?" "No, Abby." "What is it?" "Wait and see," I said. "It must be a princess dress!"
It still isn't finished, but they are having fun "helping" him build it.
3 comments:
Happy Birthday to you too, hope it was a good one :) Sounds like you had fun with your parents in town, they look so old, how funny. Your girls are so darling!
Happy Birthday (belated)! Sorry we didn't call you. It looks like you had a great trip - I am glad your parents were able to help celebrate your special day and come and see the grandkids. We look forward to seeing you in Utah next month for William's blessing.
Such cuties. Can't wait to see you.
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