Family Vacation to Oregon

     It's been 3+ years since my whole family has been together. A few new 'littles' have joined the clan and a few of the older kids have grown quite tall and we actually were able to get a photo of them altogether. Unfortunately I don't have the actual photo of the whole family but I do have a photo of all the grandkids.

22 cute grandkids.

It was too cold to take photos outside so this is where it happened.

We also got a fun photo of mom & dad/grandma & grandpa.

They're a little silly!

    Then the kids had a little Easter treat from Grandma. Each grandkid had to answer a question grandma invented (on the spot) before they got their egg that had a little treat and cash.

It was a mob scene.

McClane was being so sweet.

Isaac's turn.

Carter's up!

Mark's a bit of a goofball.

Kayli's question wasn't as hard as she expected.

Charlie didn't have to answer a question because she's the "favorite".

     Then Kayli and I did a little prom dress shopping and found this cute little number.

Pretty in blue!

      There was also an attempt to recreate this photo.

This was taken in 1988. I was 14 and Marie, the youngest was about 2.

   Recreating this was more fun than taking the original photo I'm sure.

We did our best recreating our facial expressions.

NAILED IT!

     My mom requested a Temple trip to the Medford Temple with her four daughters. It was great!

Me/Shirley, Marie, Elaine, Ann and Jackie.

This Temple is a mini size. So pretty!

        Then we went to Crater Lake. The drive alone was breathtaking at almost every turn and then you get to the actual Lake and you're blown away. I'm so glad Greg insisted we go.

There's just a 'little' snow accumulation.

So pretty!

McClane was pretty thrilled with all the snow to play in until someone threw snow down his back.

Seriously, this place is so GORGEOUS!

All 9 of us!

Uncle Guy joined us and was our designated photographer for the family photos. This is photo proof that he was with us.

This cute little Methodist church was along the way and we couldn't resist stopping to take a photo.

And this was one property along the way that looked too picturesque to not take a photo.

    Now here are a 'few' random cute photos from the week.

Watching a movie in the barn.

Borrowing any and all snow gear from the 'lost and found' bin at the barn.

Girl cousins with matching hairdos.

Jovi, Kayli, Lottie and Shae.

Grandpa enjoying some Aussie snuggles.

Grandma and a rare moment with Kirra where Kirra's not crying.

Grandma with Shae and Jovi heading into the Rogue Valley Mall for a little lunch.

These four doing a little Jenga building and demo.

Brock getting a motorcycle ride with Grandpa.

Sleepy girl.

     Our trip is winding down and we're not sure how to feel about it. It's been a little different staying at the barn on the ranch. It actually felt like we were on a real vacation. I know the kids had fun and were especially thrilled with the use of my uncle Mark's quads. They would have just rode quads all over the ranch 24/7 if we would have let them.

McClane and Carter

Isaac

Mark and Charlie

Mark, Carter and McClane

      We also had fun hanging out with the Larson cousins who also provided quad rides and pool. It really was a fantastic week and we were so happy we could be together with all 35 members of the Jim and Elaine Baker family! See you again in three years ;-)