Jenna had a wonderful time last month at the Oregon Coast. She would have hunted for seashells all day long if we had let her. After she found each one she would head down to the water to wash it off. I love to see my kids loving the same things I loved as a child. 
The boys enjoyed a little more freedom on this trip than they ever have before. With lots of teenage cousins around and a lot of adults around the boys were pretty free to explore the beach and have tons of fun. I was ever mindful of the dangers of the ocean, but let them have free run of the beach. They dug lots of holes, got burried in the sand, flew kites, jumped off the dunes, and got their toes a little bit wet and very, very cold! You don't go to the Oregon Coast to go in the water! 
The Oregon Coast is my most favorite place in the whole world. I love it! We headed back this summer to celebrate my parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary. These photos were taken in front of the Twin Rocks near Rockaway, Oregon. 
Here we are with Grandma Pamela and cousin Abbey at the water park outside Boise, Idaho. We had a super fun day riding the slides, playing in the warm wave pool, and splashing in the kids' zone. The only downer...sunburns! I am all about the sunscreen but we are all out a little too long. The kids were only the tiniest bit pink, but my poor shoulders were fried. Dustin's back was pretty red, too. I've learned my lesson, again. 
While we were vacationing earlier this month (which I can't believe I forgot to post about...more coming soon) Dustin dropped his truck off to be painted. He was so excited to see the results last 
Wednesday July 21st was not only our 9th Anniversary, but Henry's baptism interview with Bishop Harris as well. He was so excited to talk with the Bishop, and a little nervous, too. He did a great job during his interview. We are so happy that he's chosen to be baptized.
