Bend, Oregon Vacation for the Girls

June 29, 2013

The girls went with their dad to Bend, Oregon for his family vacation for the second year in a row.  Bill is planning to retire in Bend with his wife Laurie in a few years, so he's introducing the area to the girls and to his step-daughters, Kim, Liz, and Morgan.  Morgan wasn't able to join them in Bend this summer, since she's studying abroad in Germany, and Nicholas stayed home this year to help care for his Grammy.  The girls, however, had a good time shopping, hiking, and rafting on the lake with they were there.  I love that they get a chance to bond with Kim and Liz, who are grown and leading busy lives in San Diego and Phoenix, respectively.  This brings them all together once a year to reconnect.

Oregon Vacation for the Kids

July 13, 2012

The kids went with their dad and Laurie on a trip to Bend, Oregon this summer.  Bill and Laurie are looking to retire in Oregon in a handful of years, so they thought they'd give the kids a preview of where he was going.  They went hiking, inner tubing, horseback riding, and swimming.   All three of their step-sisters were able to join them as well--a feat that may prove even more difficult as the kids continue to grow up and move into their own adult lives.   I'm sure they all had a great time, but goodness, I missed them!  I was so happy to have them back home again when vacation was over.