Keslie's Bridal Shower!

We were delighted to be able to go to Keslie's shower! The decorations were lovely and feminine and the company was sweet and refreshing!

Everyone stood in a circle and Keslie introduced all of us and how she knows us. It was very nice and a great idea!

Some of the ladies enjoy some delicious goodies! Yummy! Everything tasted so good!

Then she began opening presents! She asked Heather to write everything down for her.

Lydia and Annie decided to get rid of some energy and swing together!

The bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls! We are all there! So of course we had to do a photo shoot! I think we have too much fun taking pictures when we're together!

Us girls with the moms!

Another bridal party picture!

My sisters!

We had WAY too much fun taking these! Keslie is pretending to be on the phone with David and we are all "waiting" for her! We're used to it now!

Once again all the bridesmaids and the bride!

Sisters!

The weather was cool all day and it even sprinkled a little while we were taking pictures! We had a wonderful day and it was very hard to say good bye to my dear friends. It was even harder when we realized we might not see them again before the wedding! Yikes! It will go quickly for us. I have been sewing and sewing every spare minute. I have Sarah and Gracie's outfits ALL done down to their shoes! Whew! I'm working on the other two sashes then I'll start on the other two bridesmaids dresses for Heather and I. I'll feel REALLY relieved when those are done! =) I think that is all that's new around here! Oh, well, I have other blog posts pending right now! We've had two sets of company for the first part of the week so I'll get pictures of those events posted soon! I'm trying to keep caught up!

Blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by! Also, if you leave an anonymous comment I would like to know your name and how you found our blog! It's fun to know who is checking in here! Thanks so much!

At the coast with the Naylors

Some time ago we met some friends on the Homeschool Alumni website. Then we finally were able to meet them at camp last week. While there we decided they had to come to visit after camp! And they did! Sarah and Jeremy Naylor came Tuesday. They are two of 9 children and they have a family band. Since they had never been to Oregon they really wanted to see the coast. Being from Oklahoma they really enjoy the ocean when ever they can get there! Here are some of the pictures from the couple days they were with us. Jeremy is a photographer so many of these pictures are his! You can see his new blog HERE.

After dinner together in the new house we had to show them our creek and swimming hole. The walk that evening was lovely!

*Jeremy's photo*

The irrigation Taylor helps move all the time at our friend's neighboring dairy!

*Jeremy's photo*

There are lots of sweet peas growing around here! Our Sarah just had to gather some!

This is the other Sarah! The water was VERY cold!

Yes, the boys jumped in... :burrrrr:

After our trek through the woods the guys came back to the house and worked some more. Here is Sarah, mom and Heather watching!

Jeremy jumped in and helped!

Wiring is like a puzzle!

The next day was our "to the beach" day! We stopped in Newport and went to the Science Marine Center.
*Jeremy's photo*

Docks are a great place for pictures! (Click to enlarge)

*Jeremy's photo*

Just enjoying the sights!

*Jeremy's photo*

This poor boat really lived up to his name! He was big and stuck out like a soar thumb! (I thought boats were supposed to be feminine but this one doesn't look feminine!) Only the five of us know who the "real" Grumpy Dragon was! hehe!

Next stop: A historic lighthouse!

Up we go!

*Jeremy's photo*

Looking up...

Looking down.....

The actual lights!

The copper globe around the light was perfect for a reflection picture!

Sarah and Heather enjoying the lovely view!

Next we had lunch on the beach and then us girls looked around the rocks for marine life! We found some small things!

*Jeremy's photo*

The Devil's Punch Bowl was around the corner so we stopped there too.

But there was nothing going on...bummer!

*Jeremy's photo*

Tillamook! Cheese and ice cream were a must while here!

*Jeremy's photo*

What a big room! Wow!

*Jeremy's photo*

After we got some cheese and ice cream in us we wanted to go to the beach one last time before heading home. We found this lovely spot and the setting sun made it just gorgeous! Great for taking pictures!

*Jeremy's photo*

Jeremy taking pictures in the ocean!

Watching for sneaker waves!

Then we got some group shots!

Another!

*Jeremy's photo*

And yet another!

*Jeremy's photo*

Sarah and Jeremy!

Heather and I!

*Sarah's photo*

Sarah went back to wash the sand out of her sandals.

*Jeremy's photo*

We were on the way home when we came upon these dunes! We couldn't just drive past! We had to stop!

*Jeremy's photo*

"Are we lost?"
"Yep, I think we are..."

"How much water do we have?"

"Ummm.."

*Jeremy's photo*

Do we look like we are dying from thirst and exhaustion?

*Jeremy's photo*

Shadow picture!

Can anyone guess who is who? If you've seen the answer elsewhere you can't say!
*I'm not saying who took the picture!*

They were here!

We all wrote our names in the sand!

Jeremy made a sand angel!

The sun was setting on us while we were driving home. We had such a wonderful time with the Naylors. They were truly a delight to have in our home and travel with! We had such a fabulous time laughing and talking! I don't think there were many times of silence! It will be a couple days we will never forget!