Travel Dates: October 18 – 24, 2014 We had some really awesome, beautiful days this last week, as well as some so rainy we couldn’t get out. I’m learning that is what life is like in the Pacific Northwest. Still trying to roll with it, but not being too successful. We spent the weekend at…
We love listening to audio books as we drive. We’ve worked our way through the Percy Jackson Series, the Enchanted Forest Series, and now we are on book 4 of the Heroes of Olympus. Even though we don’t drive 10 hours days (ever) listening to a book is an easy way to keep kids entertained…
Have you guys checked out Libravox? It takes a bit of exploration to find titles and then get used to some of the (non-professional) readers – but we’ve been mining their library for a couple of years. More for MsBoyink and I to fall asleep to at night. But they have some Nesbitt, Prisoner of Zenda, the Greek Classics, etc.ReplyCancel
Dear Rachel, You are turning in to quite the young lady! I’m so proud of you. As the oldest there’s kind of a lot of responsibility, but you shoulder it well. You are good to your brother and sister and are great at organizing play and having fun! Like your brother, you also LOVE to…
Travel Dates:October 11- 17, 2014 Mixed in with all the rain this last week, we also had some great days of sunshine! We took full advantaged of the fun by flying our kite, exploring the driftwood logs, visiting the Hoh Rainforest, and building sandcastles on the beach! Watch out for the logs though as they…
During our time in Portland, several local friends recommended that we visit Chapman Elementary School and watch the birds. This seemed both unique and local, which are two of the best reasons for us to try something during our travels. ‘The Birds’ turned out to be Vaux’s Swifts, a variety of bird that roosts at…
Yup, thats the pacific northwest! Having grown up outside of Seattle I have never gone crabbing! I have fond memories of Lincoln City because my grandparents took us there for a week each summer. Two fun shops I still remember (if they are still there on the main street) are the teddy bear shop and the bear claw dounuts at the bakery. I love reading sbout your travels!