Saturday, October 22, 2016

Fall vacation (Photo explosion!

     Before I forget we had a mini-vacation last weekend before the big one. Our friends invited us to their cabin up A.F. canyon and it was a blast. The boys especially had a great time. The scenery was spectacular.
A.F. Canyon
Only the five youngest joined us and they all had a great time. (Kayli had work and Mark had attendance school.)
       Now let the fun begin! And before I forget, if you want to view more of our fun check out Mark's vlog on YouTube, just search Mark Kmetzsch and you'll find even more hilarity.

All seven kids, this might be one of the last times we take a trip like this before people start leaving the nest.
The drive to the coast was beautiful in all directions.
The view from the bridge in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Family photo time with the cool North Bend bridge in the background.
North Bend bridge Coos Bay, Oregon. So cool!
And the reason we drove over 900 miles! 
Our first stop was this scenic spot in Bandon.


And the second reason for this trip, hot tubs and showers.
They spent every second they could at the hot tubs.
Not the worst place to hang out when it's a little drizzly outside.
Individual photos.


The beach house hasn't changed but we did have an extra guest or two. (MICE!!)
Fun little spot along the hwy. but a little too pricey for an actual tour.
He had to ride Jerry's Rogue Jets so I could buy a t-shirt he wanted.

This is the western most point along the Oregon coast. Cape Blanco lighthouse. Super fun tour.

Another family photo opportunity.
Kayli photographed us from the top looking down, kind of cool.



On our last day we finally got a sunset!
Recreated from two years ago. A few people have GROWN!
So long Gold Beach, it's been fun!
And one last stop to finish up our fun. Crescent City, CA the Battery Point lighthouse.

      Such a fun vacation! We may have spent a little more time in the car than the kids liked but over all it was fun and well worth it. Now on to a few more hours of fun with family before heading back to good old Utah.

1 comment:

Jackie said...

How fun for you guys!!! Looks like you are having such a good time. What great memories! We sure live in a beautiful world! Such great photos! I miss you all more than you know. Happy and safe travels to you all. Love you all. :)