So it’s a little after 4am and we are now on our way to the White Mountains for our camping trip. We left the house at 2am so that Grayson would hopefully sleep for maybe ½ the trip, but so far he’s been awake on and off. It’s going to be a LONG drive! We just got back late Saturday from our vacation to Laguna and Washington. We both worked Monday & Tuesday and are off again now until Sunday to spend some time up in he mountains. While I look forward to the scenery and cooler weather, I’m a little hesitant about the whole “camping” thing, especially with a two year old. Ok, granted, we are staying in a camper trailer that has a toilet and water, but it’s still camping to me!!
We had an awesome time in Washington visiting my Aunt Lizzie and her family. I will post some pictures from the trip below. The weather was awesome and the country was beautiful. We got to take a day trip up to Mt. St. Helen, which was an incredible site. We also made a trip out to the Oregon coast and enjoyed a great lunch and shopping at a farmer’s market in a cute little town called Astoria. Grayson got to ride one of their family horses and had a blast playing with Page & John. Blaine also took a trail ride with Lizzie & Paige and did a little fishing with Mike. We had a wonderful time and thank the Hause family for all their hospitality!
Paige showing Grayson around!
Mount St. Helen in the background.
Travel buddies!
Little cowboy!
Grayson meeting his Aunt Lizzie!
John turns 8!! Happy Birthday!
Laguna was relaxing and fun as always, although we missed having the McBurgorris’! We spent some time at the beach, took the ferry over to Newport for an evening and also took Grayson to Knott’s Berry Farm for the 1st time! We wavered on taking him, being that he isn’t even 2 yet, but we were so glad we did. He was actually tall enough to ride most of the rides (“all by self!”) in the Camp Snoopy area. I thought for sure he’d be too timid or scared to go on his own, but he was all over it! His expressions on some of the rides were just priceless. He sort of had this drunken (“I think I might throw up!”) smiley grin on his face on a few of them; although, thankfully he never got sick. I think he may be a little like his mama after all, in terms of loving roller coasters and any thrill ride! He loved Snoopy and really enjoyed watching the cowboys in the gun show. Of course, he had a few small meltdowns, but all in all, I was really impressed with how well he did, especially being that we were there from the time it opened until about 7:30.
Too much fun on the Merry Go Round in Newport!
On the ferry ride to Newport.
Sportn' a mohawk!
First time bowling! They actually had shoes in his size! Too cute!
Future baseball player/ fashionista!!!
So now we’re off to enjoy the last of our vacation time and then back to reality next week! And then in only a few weeks, our little monkey will be turning two!! Hope everyone is doing well!
We had an awesome time in Washington visiting my Aunt Lizzie and her family. I will post some pictures from the trip below. The weather was awesome and the country was beautiful. We got to take a day trip up to Mt. St. Helen, which was an incredible site. We also made a trip out to the Oregon coast and enjoyed a great lunch and shopping at a farmer’s market in a cute little town called Astoria. Grayson got to ride one of their family horses and had a blast playing with Page & John. Blaine also took a trail ride with Lizzie & Paige and did a little fishing with Mike. We had a wonderful time and thank the Hause family for all their hospitality!
Paige showing Grayson around!
Mount St. Helen in the background.
Travel buddies!
Little cowboy!
Grayson meeting his Aunt Lizzie!
John turns 8!! Happy Birthday!
Laguna was relaxing and fun as always, although we missed having the McBurgorris’! We spent some time at the beach, took the ferry over to Newport for an evening and also took Grayson to Knott’s Berry Farm for the 1st time! We wavered on taking him, being that he isn’t even 2 yet, but we were so glad we did. He was actually tall enough to ride most of the rides (“all by self!”) in the Camp Snoopy area. I thought for sure he’d be too timid or scared to go on his own, but he was all over it! His expressions on some of the rides were just priceless. He sort of had this drunken (“I think I might throw up!”) smiley grin on his face on a few of them; although, thankfully he never got sick. I think he may be a little like his mama after all, in terms of loving roller coasters and any thrill ride! He loved Snoopy and really enjoyed watching the cowboys in the gun show. Of course, he had a few small meltdowns, but all in all, I was really impressed with how well he did, especially being that we were there from the time it opened until about 7:30.
Too much fun on the Merry Go Round in Newport!
On the ferry ride to Newport.
Giving Snoopy loves!
Driving his very own "BIG TRUCK!"
Driving his very own "BIG TRUCK!"
This is that "drunkn' smurk face!"
Below are just a few random pictures taken earlier in July.
Below are just a few random pictures taken earlier in July.
Grayson can hate me for this one later, but I thought it was too cute!
Sportn' a mohawk!
First time bowling! They actually had shoes in his size! Too cute!
Future baseball player/ fashionista!!!
So now we’re off to enjoy the last of our vacation time and then back to reality next week! And then in only a few weeks, our little monkey will be turning two!! Hope everyone is doing well!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a lot of fun! That's so cool that he went on rides by himself, what a little daredevil. Also, I love the new 'do
ReplyDeleteI always love when you post something...you jam pack everything with great pics and stories!
ReplyDeleteYou must be so proud of Grayson - being such a big boy and all on the rides; can't believe he will be 2! You and Blaine are brave for all the traveling you do, he seems to do great - Miss Kate is not so good with it but I guess we just need to go for it.
He's loosing his "baby look" and looking more and more like a little boy. Looks like it was a great time! And I love the toilet picture. He'll kill you, but I love it! :-)
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