Friday May 28, 2021 Travel Day to Vancouver Washington!!

Scotty had today off!!  Avaya gave their employees today off as part of Employee Appreciation Month.  Yay for a four day weekend!!   And. . Scotty drove so I didn't have to ;))). The drive was easy and uneventful.  Doug and Homie performed well:)). I love them;)

Thursday May 27, 2021 - Newport, Oregon

Today is our last day here in Newport/Walport Oregon.  I went running in the morning and the kids slept in until like 1:30 PM.  Holy Cow!! They slept like forever!!  They both (Asher and Graham)  woke up taller so I'm guessing they need all that extra teenage sleep:))). It's all good with me.  It's summer for them:)

Wednesday May 26, 2021 Oregon Aquarium, Seal Rock, Skate Park and the Coast

This morning we went to the Oregon Coast Aquarium!!  The aquarium was cute and had a lot of fun things to look at.  We enjoyed it but I have to say, after going to the aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, no other aquarium will live up to that one.  It was still a fun thing to do for the morning hours.  

Tuesday May 25, 2021 Sea Lion Cave, Devils Churn and Absolute Beauty

Here are a few pictures of Waldport.  The Oregon Coast is really something, it is absolutely beautiful.  Waldport is where the forest meats the ocean.  I took these pictures on my run today.  

Monday May 24, 2021 - Travel Day to Waldport / Newport Oregon

As usual, we got up early and left for or trek to our next destination!!  The drive out of the Umpqua National Forest was a very easy drive.  I was sad to see the after math of a fire that they had last year here. So many trees were burned.  I mean, thousands upon thousands were burned.  And these weren't trees that were small and young.  These trees were tall with thick trunks.  There were workers clearing the trees that posed a threat to the road.  They were cutting down all the trees that would fall on the road or that were unsafe for one reason or another.  The fire last year here was bad.  It must have been huge.  I felt like I was driving through a tree grave yard with hundreds upon hundreds years of history.  So sad:(

Sunday May 23, 2021 - Home Church and Fishing

The closest ward we could go to for church is 2 hours away, so we stayed in our trailer watched our home wards sacrament meeting.  Then we did our own Come Follow Me as usual.  

Saturday May 22, 2021 - Crater Lake National Park

Asher joined me on my run today around the lake.  I will miss running here. It's been so great for my running health;))

Friday May 21, 2021 - Lemolo Falls

Lemolo Falls trail head is about one mile from our campground.  Today was our day to go see the falls:)). We got a late start so it was almost dark by the time we were done with the hike.  The trial to the falls followed the NUT trail along the Lemolo river.  Oh man, it was wonderful!!  I can't believe how majestic our country is.  Scotty and I say that our country has multitudes of adventures to offer.  Why travel to Europe when you can take an adventure in your own back yard.  I Love the USA!!1

Thursday May 20, 2021 - Last Day of School and STRIPPED Waterfalls!

This morning Graham went with me while I ran around Lake Lemolo!  It was very cold but absolutely beautiful and au natural!

Wednesday May 19, 2021 - You Have Got to be Kidding Me!!!

SNOW

Tuesday May 18, 2021 - Fishing, Treats and Waterfalls

Lemolo Lake/ Crater Lake KOA boarders Lake Lemolo.  We are about 18 miles from the North Entrance of Crater Lake National Park.  Too bad that the North Entrance is closed still :(. When we go to Crater Lake, we will have to drive 65 miles to the South Entrance.  The plan is to do that on Saturday.  As for today, we chilled and loved it.  Well, Pepper, Taj, Graham and I chilled. Asher was buys finishing finals and Scotty worked all day.  

Monday May 17, 2021 -Travel Day to Crater Lake National Park Oregon

Happy 19th Anniversary to Scotty and I!!  Yay!

Today we travel.  I got up early to run and then to hit the grocery store before we packed.  When I got back from shopping, I woke up the kids and we packed with a departing goal of 11 AM.  

Sunday May 16, 2021 - Church, Faerie Falls, and Service

The Mt. Shasta ward was so warm and welcoming today.  We enjoyed Sacrament meeting with them.  The bishop Kirk Andrus and his wife Heidi became our friends.  Kirk was super cool to us and helped us know where to hike and the cool things to do here. 

Saturday May 15, 2021 - Mt Shasta Bike Park, Castle Lake Hike to Heart Lake

This morning Scotty rode with me on my run.  We found a great loop and treasured the alone time we had;) One thing we have enjoyed on our trip is exploring through running or biking.  

Friday May 14, 2021 - Travel Day to Mount Shasta CA

Today we travel!!

We woke up and cleaned, packed and prepared to leave our KOA that we love.  My parents are heading to our next stop with us:))). We took off around 11 AM.  Around 12 something, we had to stop for a while so Scotty could take a few video calls.  The drive wasn't horrible at all today.  It was short and mainly on the 5.  This stop is our last stop in California.  Then we head to Oregon.  

Thursday May 13, 2021 - Doug, Walmart and Play

Here are a few pictures  of the kids going off of the jumps they made.  Pretty cool right??  The kids did all their school and scriptures in the morning.  Then they played all day!!!  No one wanted to leave the campground today.  Scotty had to take Doug in to get his brakes and rotors checked.  He was gone all day doing that.  We had a really great last day here at our campground.  Tomorrow we travel to our next spot. We sure love having my parents here to play with.  The kids are making very special memories with them:)) 

Wednesday May 12, 2021 Subway Lava Tubes and Burney Falls

Scriptures and school looked like this today.  Outdoor school!!!  We are winding down and almost done.  Next week is our last week of school!!!! Yay!!!!

Tuesday May 11, 2021 - Play Play and More Play

Yesterday was busy, so we decided to stay at the campground today and play.  This KOA has so many activities that we can do. The favorite was  building bike jumps back in the woods.  Ping Pong was fun too.  Grandma played with the kids all day.  They all had a blast.  We really had a lovely day.  

Monday May 10, 2021 - Lake Shasta Caverns

Here are a few pictures of our campground and surrounding areas.  The trees are so green and lush.  It doesn't feel like we are in California.  This campground was rated the #1 KOA in the KOA community.  I see why. It's seriously the best campground.  We love our site.  It's huge with the huge patio.  

Sunday May 9, 2021 - Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day!!

I can't remember the last time that I got to celebrate Mothers Day with my mom!! This was special.  

Sunday May 9, 2021 - Happy Mothers Day!!

Happy Mothers Day!

I can't remember the last time I got to spend Mothers Day with my mom.  It was so wonderful celebrate Mothers Day together.  

Saturday May 8, 2021 - Travel Day to Lassen Volcanic National Park CA

Around 9 AM this morning, we drove away from our "rest" stop!!  

It was a Saturday, so Scotty drove.  I got to rest!!

Wednesday - Friday May, 5-7 , 2021 - Rest, School, Swim, Repeat

I decided to combine Wednesday through Friday of this week.  We seriously did the exact same thing every day.  Scotty worked.  Asher tried to get his school done.  He only has two weeks left of school so he is on the final push.  Graham, Pepper, Taj and I got our school done for the week.  Besides that, we watched movies, swam, walked to the beach and ate food.  Hahahaha.  We forgot how to sit still.  It was really weird at first to not do anything, then by Friday we felt recharged and ready for more adventure.  After packing up the trailer on Friday, we watched a movie and went to bed. Tomorrow is a travel day for us!!

Tuesday May 4, 2021 - Chilling at Manchester Beach, CA

Asher rode his bike while I ran today.  We explored a few areas.  This place is pretty dang cool.  

Monday May 3, 2021 - Travel Day to Manchester Beach CA

Scotty and I got up early to get out!!!  

Our next two stops don't have grocery stores. They only have little town markets. I've learned to not rely on them because of inventory and price.  I found a Costco in Santa Rosa that happened to be on our route!!  We drove up to Costco and then stopped for a while so Scotty could take some calls and so that I could stock up for the next two weeks.  Two shopping carts later. . . hahahaha - where are we going to put all this???  It's a good thing that I am a master at Tetris!!  I was able to get everything in the fridge and freezer.  The other stuff I made fit as well!!  It was a miracle!!!

Sunday May 2, 2021 - Church in Oakland, Pancakes, Rest and Pack

This morning we got up early, dressed for church then drove over the Bay Bridge into Oakland to go to church with President and Hermana Hoopes!!  How cool is it that! 20 + years later I get to go to church with my mission president!!  

Saturday May 1, 2021 Big Bus Tour in San Francisco

For today, I got our family tickets to do the Big Bus Tour through San Francisco.  It is the easiest way to see the city and learn the history of it.  But first, we had breakfast at McDonalds:))

Friday April 30, 2021Golden Gate Run and One More Evening w the Wrights

Graham joined me while I did a run across the Golden Gate Bridge today.  I was surprised to have a clear day with no heavy winds.  The weather was just right for running!!