Newport, Summer 2019

This was our second trip to Newport, but the boys didn't remember the first one. 🙂 As always, we stopped in Tillamook. Our first stop was the beach! It was a gorgeous, perfect evening! We spent our second morning at the Newport Aquarium. On our last day, we went to Yaquina Head. We clambered about...

Summer 2019 Adventures

Fourth of July: Picking cherries in the Hood River Valley Family visits and Enchanted Village/Wild Waves! Big Fair!

Family trip in Washington, DC!

Here's Part 2 of our first big trip--actually being in Washington, DC. (Part 1 was our flying experience) I booked us at the Hampton Inn near the Convention Center. It was pretty near to two Metro stations, and since that was our only mode of transport, it was very important. Back when I was traveling...