Russ & Anne Burnett Family: Summer Vacation

Oregon was the first stop on our summer vacation this year. We arrived Saturday afternoon and departed Thursday morning. We went out to visit Russ's parents and grandma, but were lucky enough to spend a few days with Russ's 3 siblings as well. They all flew out for the weekend as a belated surprise for Russ's Mom's 60th birthday.

The trip began well for Russ - loading up on fruit at the local produce stand.

McKell was also a happy camper when she finally got to play with Nana's Barbie collection she'd been dreaming about.

The deck was all set up with tables and chairs from a wedding reception held at the Burnett's home the night before our arrival, so we enjoyed most of our meals outside.

Wouldn't be Nana and Papa's house without the tire swing.

The girls got to meet and fawn over their newest cousin, Millie.

Brenna and Ashlyn got a ride on one of the horses stabled in the barn next door.

And Kaylee got the birthday gift she'd been anticipating for months (we were in Oregon on July 31st, which was the release date for the book).

Blueberry picking is a must if we are in Oregon during the time they're ripe.

McKell decided to pick blueberries AND flowers.

Happy boy.

Aunt Angela hosts a Harry Potter party every summer, and since Kaylee and Ashlyn are both huge fans, this year she planned her party for one of the days we were together in Oregon.

The day after the other siblings returned to their homes we headed off to the beach. It was the most lovely day on the Oregon coast I have ever seen - perfect temperature, no wind. It did start to sprinkle late in the afternoon, but we would have headed out around that time anyway.

Playing in the waves, exploring, walking along the beach, building sand castles, climbing up the sand dune - definitely one of our favorite days of the whole trip.

And this may be my favorite picture of the whole trip. :)