We went on our first family vacation this summer! We decided to save money by taking are tiny Chevy Cobalt instead of the minivan! I am actually quite suprised to say that it wasn't as bad as I imagined. The kids were great and we had a wonderful time. We stayed in Pendelton, Oregon the first night and the kids enjoyed swimming in the pool and going for a walk. Kyler could not wait to get up the next morning for our vacation to begin. We were headed for Lincoln City, Oregon to stay in a beach house. We met up in Portland where my sister Holly lives. We met my parents, and Aimee's kids at her house where we had a quick bite to eat and then headed for the coast. We had a big birthday party for Maggie and all the other cousins as well. I can't believe she is already one!



The first day we went to a glass blowing shop and the kids were amazed at how it turned out in the end! We then headed up to see the Yaquina lighthouse and Kirk carried Kyler clear to the top so he could see out. After that we headed to The Oregon Coast aquarium in Newport. Kyler and Eli really enjoyed the different types of fish. Eli touched a sting ray and Kyler touched a starfish.

The second day some of us went out on a boat to go whale watching. We did get to see a whale! We did not get any pictures but Kirk was able to record it on video.

We also enjoyed going to the Evergreen Aviation Museum where we saw the Spruce Goose. I am not sure who had more fun there; the kids or Kirk.

It was great spending time with the family at the beach house. Eli and Kyler loved running from the waves. Maggie didn't quite enjoy that part as much but she had fun watching! We are excited for our next adventure!