Beverly Beach, Oregon

It is our last family vacation the 4 of us will be all together for the next 3 years. With Derek leaving in October and Kyle next year we wanted to get back to the Oregon coast for a family reunion with my Mom's side of the family. It was a lot of fun this year. We had our good family friends The Okelberry's and Smedley's along for the fun. We had a really rough start and almost weren't able to go but we made it in one piece!
Oregon is one of the prettiest places to visit and it is the only way to go camping. It's so green and woodsy, the beach was in walking distance of our campsite and the weather was perfect(low 70's). It's definitely not like utah camping.
I've been camping on the Oregon coast ever since I was a lil' one! Many, many good times! If ya'll get a chance to get up there, do it! It's amazing!




Me and Tara

The boys workin hard shelling the crab they caught that morning.

The tidal pools we found were sweet! we found all sorts of sea creatures! :)

Good times on the beach! It was our last night so we all went down to the beach and built a huge bonfire!

Called to Serve

My lil' brother and best friend in the whole world is goin on a mission! He received his call almost a month ago now. Derek has been called to serve in the Dominican Republic Santiago North Mission. We are all so proud of him for accepting this call to serve the Lord. He is going to make a great missionary! I am so excited for him! I truly admire his strength and courage! Derek you are amazing! Love you bud!

It's Official Ya'll!

Yep! I'm the newest blogger on the block! Thanks to all my wonderful friends who have inspired me to start my very own blog! What a great way to share the good times in our lives! Holla atcha girl! ENJOY! ;)