We spent Memorial Day together and enjoyed the great spring weather doing a family hike along the south canyon loop segment of the Deschutes River Trail system south of the Old Mill area. It was about 3.5 miles so a good hike for little PJ.
Memorial Day Long weekend 2016.
Saturday we did work around the house so after church today we decided to go explore a new location in the area. We decided to head down to LaPine State Park, which is about 25-30 minutes South of Bend off Highway 97.
Our first site was the 'Big Tree'. It is the largest (by circumference) Douglas fir tree in the World. It used to be the largest in girth and in height but a storm knocked the top over many years ago, so that honor is taken by a tree in northern California.
After visiting the Big Tree we went for our first every family mountain bike ride on the Fall River loop that departs from the McGregor Overlook parking area. A 4.75 mile ride mostly flat with a few ups and downs. Along the way Hunter, Noah and I did the small offshoot to see Fall River Falls.
Updated front view (not much changed on outside) + views out the 3 back windows (kitchen, great room and master) + deck.
This is a video of walking in the front door into the kitchen/great room area.
Noah running the 200 meter and 400 meter.
Hunter didn't do a lot of running events because his knee was hurting, but he still managed to get some ribbons.
The boys had their first track meet today. Boy was it fun to watch!
It was just an ordinary Wednesday and I was running around getting things done before the kids got home from school. I was just pulling into the car wash and got a text with a picture of my whole family on a plane and the text said, "Surprise, we are coming for your birthday!" I was so over the moon excited that I could hardly stand it. It was one of those moments I will never forget. I had no idea they would come to celebrate my birthday. I felt so incredibly loved. I am one blessed woman! So grateful to call them mine.
The video captures the fun time we had together in Depoe Bay.
Homemade gifts and love notes. Blessed mom! 💗
I woke this morning to get my coffee and noticed the kids decorated the table for me. I asked them if anyone told them to do this and they said, " No, mommy we just wanted to make you feel special like you do for us on our birthdays." It was such a surprise since Kevin doesn't get home till later today. Kevin usually orchestrates the events like my birthday and Mother's Day. It was sweet to think that they thought to do this on their own. Love these 4 of mine!
11 years ago today Hunter was born and brightened our world. He's funny. He's caring. Easy going. A good friend. Social. Smart. Artistic. Sweet. Always happy go lucky. We wish we could freeze you in time but know as you grow you are becoming a wonderful young man. Happy BIrThDaY to an incredible son. We love you, Hunter!
