Who says girls can't get dirty

Well when you spend 5 hours on the beach a little girl is going to get bored and want to get down and play... so she did. The boys and her had a ball playing in the sand and water. The after mess was a whole other story.

Turning 4

Hans was the lucky 4 year old who got two birthdays this year. Due to us being at the ocean during his actually birthday we threw him a family birthday party before we left.
Yes that's right, he is a huge Seahawks fan and when asked what he wanted his cake to look like he said "a Seahawk cake". I went into panic mood and then realized Josh has one of the craftiest sisters ever. So thanks to Aunt Tamar, Hans got his Seahawks cake.

Oh ya, did I mention she did it all free hand.

So, with birthday 1 out of the way we went for birthday 2 on the ocean. And when I say the ocean, I mean the ocean! We did beachfire with hotdogs and followed with candles and cake. Candles where a little interesting and ended up being blown out in the back of the car, but it worked. Hans had a wonderful 4th birthday and it was so enjoyable to see him all smiles.

Thanksgiving at Bandon

Well we have always said we wanted to spend a Thanksgiving as a family at the ocean, and we finally did it. Can't say the weather was great but we still managed to have a wonderful holiday and family vacation. Bandon, Oregon is probably one of our favorite family spots to vacation, as I'm sure the ocean in general is most everyones top pick for taking holidays. It is so relaxing and just fun for all ages. The kids did an excellent job of traveling the 9 hour trip. Our plan to have our Thanksgiving meal on the beach however got cancelled do to the crazy amount of rain. That evening we were able to take the kids and enjoy the opening night of the holiday lights at Shore Acres State Park. It is a must for whomever goes that way. A real sight and beauty to see.
We also enjoyed the wonderful downtown of Old Bandon. Lots to do and some of the best homemade chocolates along with a great toy store full of little prank toys. Oh yes, and lets not forget WONDERFUL fish and chips. All in all we had an outstanding family getaway. We can't wait to go back in February with all of Josh's family to celebrate his dad's 60th birthday.

Lunch with Winston

Winston's school invited all the student's parents to enjoy some turkey and gravy lunch with them. It was most enjoyable to have lunch with Winston and listen to his stories about his friends and him. As well as, what they do during lunch on a normal day of school. I'm not sure if they actually get their food ate or just play.

Hans Preschool Program

Hans had a preschool program where he sang songs with all the kids in his class, including his cousin Hayden. He really likes school and loves that he gets to go with Hayden. They are best buds he tells me.

Boys and their toys

"Wow! Thanks Grandpa" is what Winston said. Then Hans spoke up and replied with "It needs a number Grandpa!" Yes, a Wintoniak orange go-cart, just what these farm boys need.