road trip part 1: BEACH

Two weekends ago marked our first family trip to the Oregon Coast. It was Brett's first beach experience, and Jaciane's first time at the Pacific. We spent one night in Lincoln City, ate at Mo's chowderhouse, made s'mores (in the microwave...our beach campfire refused to stay lit), and toured the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Such a fun weekend! We couldn't believe the beautiful weather. It very much reminded us of the trip four years ago with Millenne - how is it that we've managed to score beautiful, sunny weather at the beach in January...twice?! :)

Brett's first experience in the sand

Lovin' her first bite of clam chowder

Like sister, like brother. Yumm.

First bite of S'mores! Ooey, gooey, goodness.

Outside the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Fish fun!

Jaciane and Brett get attacked by sharks...and they like it

This one's for YOU, Grandpa. ;)

Our favorite store at the beach - Pirate's Plunder!

The ships at Newport

Brett enjoys the ships from his comfy carseat

Pretty view, gorgeous girl

Beach walkin'...beach runnin'...

She froze her toes!

silliness

Brett checks out his reflection in the D river

It says "I love USA" :)

And just in case all the photos weren't enough...Brett running on the beach! I love this one. :)

Happy Birthday to Brett...

So I'm a bit behind in posting...I've been working on an awesome video of Brett's first year and was hoping to stick it in the 1st B'day posting...well, it's going to be awhile, so here are the B'day pics in the meantime.

The B'day Bear & Silly Sisters!

Emma and Brett - cutie pies

Buddy Jaron says "Happy Birthday Brett!"

Oh. My. Chocolate.

Yummy picnic spread for our TeddyBear Picnic theme party


Sugar coma (I love how he's still holding onto the balloon though)

So fun! The little Bretter had kind of a funky day on his big B'day party...but he managed to keep a happy face during his big bash. Then, as you can see, he konked out big time. What a trooper.

Coming soon - Brett's first Beach Trip! :) Stay tuned...

Family Portraits - Christmas '08

Family Portraits