Super Long Post with lots of Pictures.
For our Christmas present Brad and Ramie rented a house in Black Butte Ranch, (central Oregon) from 12-16 through 12-26.
What a fun 10 days with family.
Rhonda's (also known as Nona) son, Shawn came for the Christmas weekend.
We laughed, played games, painted, went to dinner, the candy store but most of all we shared an awesome time with family.
Below is just a portion of the photos that capture our vacation. Hopefully, you have time to browse through the pictures.
Brad & Ramie went on a hike one morning. They really enjoy hiking. Dash also got to go along.
Several deer just sitting outside of Church in a field by the parking lot.
Dash loves coming with the family.
We went to a Winery, and they had a band playing who featured John Denver songs.
This was outside of the tent going into the winery.
And of course, no vacation is complete without paying a visit to Urgent Care. This is Connor who came down with an ear infection. All 3 kids had a stuffy nose and a cough. The day before Anna was really feeling sick. She took a long nap and felt better the next day. Justin was the first to be sick, so he was pretty good the whole time. And of course, our resident germaphobe, Nona got sick too. One day she took a couple hour nap, which rarely happens with her. And now it looks like I may be coming down with the cough.
Brad, Ramie and Anna went for a walk down by the horses and got to get up close and personal with them.
Momma took one afternoon to bake cupcakes with the kids and give them free range on decorating.
She is not a baker and has now fulfilled her once a year baking.
I think this was by the Candy store after everyone picked out their favorite candy.
Connor, Anna, Justin
Silly Photo
Mom, Dad, Justin, Connor & Anna
Anna was not being cooperative, so didn't get in the picture.
Nona, Me, Justin & Connor
Justin, Anna & Connor
Justin, Anna & Connor
And enjoying our dinner at Anthony's
Me and Avery, playing a game.
Brad, Ramie and the kids went to an outdoor church service Christmas Eve, while Rhonda and I went to the Catholic Service.
The day after we got there, we had the kids open one present, the Artic Fox, which is a part of the Elf on Shelf to help the Elves on their journey to Christmas.
Some down time, the whole family except Ramie are so obsessed with Mine Craft. These kids would play it all day if their tablets wouldn't die. Of course, Ramie doesn't allow that.
Christmas Eve, getting ready to go to sleep so Santa can come. It is so fun with these little ones and how they believe in the magic of Christmas.
Shawn & Dash
Dad and Anna
Anna gets a new doll.
Justin putting together his Minecraft Legos.
The boys only wanted Legos for Christmas, so they got lots of them.
Connor and his cheesy smile working on his Minecraft Legos.
Shawn helps Connor with legos
Dad helps Justin
Anna plays with her dolls.
And guess what, we woke up to a White Christmas. Not much but at least there was some.
Dad, Justin and Anna play in the snow. Connor stayed indoors with the rest of us.
Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for sharing, Lin! What a wonderful time together! I hope your cold goes away soon. Happy New Year, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it was so much fun, Lin!! What a wonderful way to spend Christmas. The place you stayed as is so beautiful ... nothing like getting out to the country. I can just imagine the excitement on Christmas morning. So special with the little ones! Thanks for sharing this amazing photos Lin, brightened my day! :) Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteSo fun!! what an incredible vacation!!!I love seeing the triplets and Avery getting so grown up!! : )
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year friend. Thank you for sharing : )
BIG (((Hugs)))
Patti
Oh what a wonderful holiday vacation! Central Oregon is such a great area! Love seeing all the pictures! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI totally enjoyed this post and reliving the Holidays with you! The triplets are certainly becoming little people that is for sure. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family vacation you all had! I loved seeing the pictures of all the fun things you all did while away in such a beautiful place. The triplets are getting so big and are still just as adorable as can be! Thanks for sharing your family with us Linda. Happy new year to you all!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures of everyone, Lin. These are the memories that will stay in your heart forever...gifts one can't remember after a time, or they no longer fit, or are eaten (ha ha), but these family photos speak of love and good times with everyone!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS post Lin...totally made me smile this morning!! Can't believe how much they've all grown...time sure doesn't stand still! Had to chuckle about the Minecraft legos as that's what our 9 & 6 year olds wanted for Christmas too. Thanks so much for sharing...love watching them grow! Hope you stay healthy and Happy, Happy New Year my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post about your family vacation! Beautiful scenery and awesome photos with the triplets and everyone! Looks like great times enjoyed by all, so sweet! Memories that last a lifetime, so precious! May you have a happy healthy New Year! Take care, hugs!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these family pictures. Christmas is so much fun with little ones who are excited about Santa. The home is beautiful and you even got snow! What a wonderful time spent with your family making memories. My great granddaughter who turned three in September told Santa she wanted a Barbie and crackers for Christmas. He brought both! Happy New Year and lots of crafty time.
ReplyDeleteFinally taking a breather from my project and this post with all the photos was such a wonderful treat for me, Lin! Thank you so much for sharing all of them. The place you were renting looks amazing and the smiles all around are so heart-warming! These are the days you will look back on all your lives and I love that Ramie and Brad make a point of arranging special times. I wish all of you the very best in the new year! I heard from Col today and hope to Zoom with you both, as soon as you feel better, which I hope is soon! Mwah! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your family photos. Looks like a fun time was had by all. The triplets are really growing. Love seeing the photos of them.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend my friend.