Bandon

To celebrate Josh's Dad turning 60, the whole family made the 9 hour drive to Bandon Oregon. It is the most beautiful place on the Oregon coast, if you ask any of us and somewhere we recommend everyone go at least once.

There were so many wonderful moments to share that you will just have to bare with me as I walk you through our amazing vacation and great memories.

First on the list, what is one to do when the backpack to carry the child is forgotten?

You make one!! Can you say hillbillies.

It worked great until she fell asleep. Some that walked past us may have felt as though we should be turned in for child abuse. When I finally caught up to Josh, he didn't even have a clue she looked like this. He was so into flying kites with the boys that he figured she was just taking the scenery in. Poor Alyee, she really doesn't stand a chance.

The boys were so excited to have cousin Hayden at the ocean with them this time. The 3 of them kept busy and didn't slow down for a second. A couple of times Ashley and I looked at each other and thought, mm I wonder who will go to the emergency room first.

While at Bandon this time, the coast was having some of the highest waves and high tides we had seen so we all headed to Shore Acres to get a good look at them. They were very impressive. Shore Acres is another family favorite spot. It's known for it's gardens and in the winter it's spectacular lights display.

Downtown Bandon, a place where you can find some of the best fish-n-chips, the tastiest ice cream and a wonderful dock with tons of seagulls just waiting for leftovers. These are 3 of the boys favorite things to do, as well as their Grandpa's.

The Roberts Family. We had a wonderful time.

Last but not least, the birthday that brought us all together. Sunday, we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on the beach. Grandpa and the boys made a fort, they seem to be survivor fans, because they kept saying how they were on the show survivor. Oh how their little minds work.

And this is the whole group. A great ending to a great trip. A fire on the beach with hot dogs, good laughs and 60 candles blown out. Hope you enjoyed your birthday as much as we enjoyed celebrating it with you Big Lyndsy. We had an amazing time with all of you and are looking forward to the next family vacation.