I love us.

Who says I'm too old for a sleepover?

We had the best 24 hours together. Taking, eating, laughing, crying, food storage, giant marshmellows, starting a fire without the essentials (lighter & lighter fluid), killing bugs that got into the house, Utah Lake, chocolate-chip muffins, waterfalls, getting soaked, pina colada slurpees.. :)

"Chels, you can let go, you know.."
"Oh, yes! That does feel nice!"

:)

Basically, I was in awe for the following week, thinking about just how blessed I am to have friends like these.. who have held my hand through everything, the good and the bad, and will continue to do so.

Oregon Happy List

-driving to Oregon
-watching the sunrise in Idaho
-finally seeing my Oregon trees
-Jared letting me drive for 130 miles. Haha.
-showing up at my grandma’s & Jo’s early
-eating my favorite chicken taco salad at the Logger
-being recognized by the waitress at the Logger (is that sad or not?)
-talking with Grandma & Jo Jo
-surprising my Mom & Dad. We told them we were going to leave at 6 AM but instead, we left at 1:00 AM and beat them to my Grandma’s! They were so shocked!
-our gorgeous condo! It was amazing..
-sandcastle competition on Cannon Beach
-shopping in Seaside
-the best chicken strips I’ve ever tasted
-a new beautiful painting of Astoria
-almost starting a fire in the bathroom
-going to church in Seaside
-racing dad on the dock

-going on top of the Space Needle
-an amazing view of Seattle while eating lunch
-seeing Pike’s Place Market
-taking a Ferry on the Puget Sound
-meeting Kristie and Devin for dinner
-playing tag in slippery socks with my dad around the condo
-listening to Grandma’s stories
-a character drawing at the Seaside Mall
-talking about our religion with the artist who drew our picture
-swinging on the beach
-walking on the Promenade
-Deanne arriving in Seaside
-seeing movies with Jared
-going to Ecola with Mom, Deanne, and Joleen
-taking a little hike with Deanne
-ECOLA State Park! It’s my favorite thing about Oregon
-laughing and talking with the girls
-playing games
-winning Upwords
-shaved ice with Deanne
-the beach
-laughing hysterically with Deanne
-surprising Jared and taking him on a breakfast picnic in Ecola
-taking jumping pictures on Indian Beach
-driving through the trees in Ecola while listening to Kelly Sweet
-having the whole family together on the last night (minus Aust & Jerm)
-a comforting hug
-Pign’ Pancake before leaving town
-goodbye hugs
-one last look at the ocean
-reading "The Last Song"

Oh, how I miss Oregon. I'm still trying to recruit friends and family to move there with us! ;) I've gotten two couples so far. Any other takers?? ;)

Seattle Aquarium

I love Ecola