Cannon Beach Oregon

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second week in September

The second weekend of September found us sinking into the routine of school and work. Since the summer was pretty low key I booked a family trip to Oregon. I don't remeber going to Cannon Beach, but Austin swears we did when we lived in Portland? On the way down we stopped at my Aunt and Uncle's place in Raymond Wa. Really nice to see them and catch up. The kids had a great time at their place playing outside with my cousins daughter- Kaitlyn. The kids climbed the apple tree and Logan ate sooo many apples I thought he would get sick! At any rate it was the kids first trip to the beach and grandma Spencer came too! We had a blast, our hotel was really nice it had a kitchen and fireplace. Of course grandma Spencer brought food, so we did use the kitchen. The pool was directly under our room so the kids swam every night. We spent part of one day at Seaside Oregon and the rest of the time in Cannon Beach. Lots of fun on the beach and shopping too! Unfortunately our last day at the beach was when we recieved the phone call to hear that "Papa" Allan had passed away. He was the kids great-grandpa and Austin's step grandpa who is married to Great-grandma Marilyn. Alan will be dearly missed by all, but it is comforting to know he will no longer feel ill.

Puyallup Fair 08

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September is off and running......

Well, September is here and I wish there was a word other than busy to use as I am always saying how busy things are, but I guess that is just the word of the moment. September is off, the kids are back at school and all the family activities are a go. We spent the first weekend of September at the Puyallup Fair. A great time had by all. The first night we went we ate, saw the animals and kids did just a couple of rides. The second time we went was all about the rides. The kids had dizzy passes which means unlimited rides and lots of patience needed by parents, it was a Tuesday night and still pretty busy. A krusty pup later and all is good. The second weekend of September was a road trip to cannon beach, more to come on that later. For now here are the pics of the fair.

First day of school 08

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end of summer.......

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The end of summer.....

So as the summer break has come to an end, life has continued to speed up! The kids finished swim lessons and had a great time with them. Trips to the library, park and visiting friends rounded out August. Still pretty home bound for us, but all of that changed this week! The kids started school on Tuesday and by Thursday Logan was asking when he could stay home with me! All and all they are happy to be back in school with their friends, I am adjusting to the thought of Kendall being a Kindergartner! She is still at St. Nicholas so it doesn't feel that different, but I know this is huge step! Today was my first official day back at work for the school year and while I am still working part-time, Avery had to go to daycare none the less and that was heart wrenching! Why did I decide to work this year? Austin asked the same thing as I called him upset with leaving all the kids and going to work! We all survived and Nikki even sent me text messages and pictures of Avery during the day, she is amazing! We have lots of activities planned this month, So September is off and running.......