Saturday, July 9, 2011

Happy 4th of July!!!

Since the 4th of July happened to be right after my CA baby shower and we weren't able to bring home everything in our extra suitcases, we worked it so my parents, brother and sister-in-law would meet us in Central Oregon for the long holiday weekend.

Jason and I decided that since it was about a 7 hour drive, it would be best to break it into two days, so we left after work on Friday, July 1st.  Brilliant idea considering my bladder is not lasting as long as it used to, and the dogs don't really care to be in the car that long either.

Keela and Coda in the hotel

We met the family in Sun River, Oregon, which is about right in the middle for all of us, on July 2nd.  We had stayed in Sun River for Jason's big family reunion last summer and have wanted to take my family there to show them what a cool place it was.

We lucked out and got a great house to stay in!  Wished I would have taken a picture of it, but oh well.  The dogs thought they were in heaven with so much space to run around in, but they also thought the backyard (not fenced) looked like quite a fun "dog park" and always wanted to be out there off their leash (that didn't always go so well).

We were able to enjoy some warmth, sunshine, BBQ, Deschutes Brewery Tour, pool time, games, 4th of July festivities, walks to the river, and just some relaxation.

A walk on the bike trails to the river

The rest of the group up on the bridge

The drinkers at the Deschutes Brewery Tour

4th of July walk to the river

Trying to get the dogs to go in the water

4th of July

Just missing Russ and Amber (they had to leave early in the morning)

This was also our anniversary weekend (6 years) and we were happy to be able to spend it with family!  Thanks for making it a memorable weekend!!!

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