A Wild Week

We had a wonderful week of activities with Auntie Rhonda and Uncle Ben.  Annamarie's birthday party kicked off the week of events- but the fun continued.  Parks, Beach, Camping, you name it!

First excursion was the Oregon Coast.  Uncle Ben had never seen it (which I thought was completely ridiculous- too beautiful to miss!) so we HAD to go!  And of course our first stop was Camp 18.



Auntie Rhonda with Carter

 

Uncle Ben & Bigfoot- or something. (holding Tyler - Carter peeking thru)

 

Lovin the train (tyler on left)

 

Uncle Ben Finally Makes It! (I think he was impressed)

 

Unbelievable how grand it is- like we are the only people there!



My cutie with her feet in the sand for the first time!



Anna walking with her Mama -amazing how well actually!  Such a little trooper.

The men being forced to carry the bags . . .

And the boys.



Carter



  



Conked out on the way home. . . always amazed me as babies but even more now- just alike.

 Next Up:  "Park"ing and Hiking it!

Tyler

Playing hide-go-seek and coming to get me-  Laughing the whole way.



Anna now thinks she should be able to do it all at the park like her brothers.  No longer wanting to be a stroller girl!

Uncle Ben couldn't resist

They suckered Uncle Ben into carrying them both AGAIN!

Annamarie on the dance machine at our favorite "indoor park"- Big Al's



Up at the Cooper Mountain Nature Walk

Fishing and Camping:  Rhonda and Ben did the coolest thing for a bday gift for the boys.  They hooked up real fishing poles to a clothes pin and gave them gifts fishing over the ledge (remember the carnival game when we were younger?)  Then Rhonda put a magnet on the end of the poles and many squishy fish to play in the yard later.  SO FUN and fitting for our campout (in the backyard) that night.  The boys couldn't WAIT for their first "camping trip" . . . Everyone (minus Anna) slept in the backyard.  Great Fun!

 

Tyler on his own put his fish in the bag and slung it around his shoulder.  Too funny how fast kids catch on.



Carter with Ben- PJs on ready to camp but first caught some "fish"

We of course had a bonfire and roasted marshmallows- can't you tell I am a typical Uffelman trying to make the "perfect marshmallow"- so serious.

 

Our 5-star tent

More Fun pics:

Kids all playing so well together with Anna's new doctor kit.  Mom loves that!



Again Playing together!  Anna loves her new stroller from Gigi and Popi.  Hasn't quite figured out how to put a doll in it- we will get there!  I have caught a dinosaur getting a ride though.



Anna's new and too adorable sleeping bag from Aunt Joanie was a huge hit.  Carter said it fit him not Anna and refuses to believe he has to give it up.  "SO COZY" is how he describes it!

 

Looking too sweet at our Cousin Will's OSU Graduation Party!