For the first few days of our two week vacation we headed out to the coast with good friends Charles & Diana and their children Finnegan (3) and Adeline (1). These guys drove out here from Minnesota in a VW car!
Cecilia and Adeline spend some quality beach time together.
Finn's naked run-by
"What was that?"
Reflective moment for Cecilia.
Sorry kiddos, the great ocean views are reserved for the paying adults.
Cleaning off three days worth of sand.
A day at the aquarium gave Cecilia a new found respect for the ocean and all that inhabits its vast waters.
"Surprise Seth!"
Nellie, the best party planner, with Seth and C.
C and her Gramma play in the afternoon waves.
Digging with Dexter
Cradling the two babes
Why do I have to take a nap Daddy?
A great spot for whale spotting.
Action shot
Quiet time on the beach
G & G Time
Goof-off Time
I couldn't resist.
This is how old I am.
Dancing with Nellie
Playing with the birthday boy
Cecilia was ever so thankful that Dustin agreed to a camp out by the beach. She may be the happiest when surrounded by sand.
She also enjoys giving orders and her Uncle's undivided attention.
Oh yeah, it is past my bedtime!
Sleepy Time.
Camping is alright, as long as I have my bling.
Cecilia's newest smiling face.
Waiting for the music to begin.
The gang hanging out, listening to music, and eating grub.
Dustin gets his first taste of a VooDoo Doughnut.
Thanks for the great visit Dustin!
Grandpa Dan and Grandma Pixie flew out to Portland to celebrate Grandpa's 60th. For his birthday he wanted to spend time with Cecilia and hike up Mt Saint Helen's.
Bad planning and a lot of spring snow kept us from hiking to the rim of the infamous volcano that blew in 1980. Instead we ventured through Forest Park.
Trevor didn't want to let his father-in-law down by bringing him on a trite "regular old hike" for his 60th birthday. Dan happily followed Trevor through river beds and up thick ravines all the while smiling (unlike wife and daughter, Tenneal, who questioned the curious route at every corner and bend).
In the end, we found great rewards awaiting us.
A few tasty micro brews
a happy babe.
Cecilia and Grandma at the zoo.
Laughing hysterically took up much of our time together.
Cecilia cracking the grandparents up.