Family outing

I really am an Oregonian through and through.

I don't run when it starts to rain, I usually walk and get wet.

I don't mind cloudy days.....

I love the Oregon coast. It is freezing and windy and not usually warm, but I still love it. It is so beautiful, refreshing, and very relaxing.

We took a day trip to Lincoln City this past week which was really great. We really didn't do anything spectacular, it was amazing to just be together.

Jackson and Wayne had a blast chasing the tide. It was so fun to watch.

Cute little Logan at 7 months. He really is such a great baby. When I look at him, I think that maybe this is what my Dad looked like as a baby. It is a sweet reminder.

My sweet husband stopped to let me indulge a bit on some salt water taffy. I don't really love it but I like it enough to get some once in awhile.

Jackson loved it though.....imagine that

Just want to put a little shout out for the Knapp's new little one.
Maxwell Ralph Knapp

We had a great Christmas with my family this year. It was a bit crazy at times but fun none the less. We had a house full to say the least. But I was reminded that family really is everything and it was just great to all be together.
We are still doing well here. As many of you know, Wayne had a change in jobs recently but is liking working as a paramedic for the ambulance company. I am keeping busy at home with the boys who are growing up so fast I can hardly stand it. We are still here with my Mom for the time being which has been so nice. We are not sure what our plans are at this point....things are up in the air. We may be relocating all together.....maybe to Flagstaff, AZ? We shall see.

Sure love all of you and hope you enjoyed your holidays!!!

Let it SNOW

We had so much fun in the snow today. Jackson was LOVING life, to say the least. We didn't have a sled so we made one from a garbage can lid and a rope. It was quite a show, let me tell you. The snow really is beautiful but I do have to say that it has put a damper on my shopping schedule!!! We live between two big hills in the county, so when it snows they don't sand out here and it is hard to get around. I am sure I will get it done but just not as soon as I would of liked. So for now, we will enjoy the scenery!!!

Happenings........

Just a couple of fun pictures from this past week

Train ride

We were able to ride the train to Seattle last weekend to visit my sister and her family. We had such a good time....I really think that we are going to consider taking the train more often. The kids did really well. They don't have to be strapped to car seats and can move around as they want, whenever they want. HEAVEN!!! We were lucky enough to pay for 2 seats but get 4, which was so nice. Jackson watched movies, made friends with random people, and loved looking out the windows.
We had a great time together....we went to the aquarium, tons of parks, shopping, walked the pier, and Carol and I got out to see Twilight together which was so nice. Thank you guys!!!!
We had a great Thanksgiving as well.....pretty low key at the Brown's house. These pictures are of Jackson "helping" Grandma make pies. It was quite a sight to see......Jackson with a little apron on, making his own little apple pie. Very fun.

We have so much to be thankful for....especially friends and family like you that are so supportive of us. Love you all!!!

Get candy, get candy, get candy....

Jackson was a pirate for Halloween and didn't get the whole concept at first until he saw that people were giving free candy wherever he went. He was in HEAVEN. We went to the trunk or treat at our church and after a few trunks, he sat down in the middle of the parking lot to examine his goods. We had a good laugh. After about 30 minutes of trunk or treating, we went over to Aunt Debi's house and walked around her neighborhood with Maylie. Again, very short and sweet but very fun. They were both pretty funny as they just made themselves right at home with other people, wanting to go in their house and everything.

And now, as you can see, he is loving his 4 pieces of candy a day!!!!!

Logan is growing up so fast. I can't believe he is almost 6 months old. We started the rice cereal, which he is a big fan of. Jackson always wants bites as well which is pretty disgusting in my opinion. Logan is quite the "talker" as well. His noises capture peoples attention wherever we go. I swear his squeeling is so high in pitch, he is going to break a window.