Vacation to Oregon

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We took the older two kids on vacation for the first time, ever. Well, other than to the UP. We had a great time in Oregon and did a variety of things. The kids had a blast and some great memories from the trip. Shockingly, even at the ocean, it was very HOT. Like 95 degrees at the ocean house (and then we went down to the beach and it was 20 degrees cooler...weird).

We hiked all the way up to Multnomah Falls. Charlie did it all himself and Carrie had a bit of assistance from daddy. But alas, we made it!

We played on the beach a lot, played with the dogs, played in the fountains in Portland and admired a city from up high in Uncle Bob and Gene's skyscraper.

 Carrie's first Airplane Ride

 Killing Time in Denver Aiport Riding the Train
 View from the Skyscraper
 A fantastic Amusement Park perfect for our aged kids


 Up the Tram to OHSU

 The skyscraper Uncle Bob and Gene were renting





Crabi

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