Friday, September 24, 2010

“Our Favorite Things”…by Alex and CJ

"My favorite things about my vacation in Oregon are going fishing when I caught a fish, riding the ATV and horseback riding. “Glampa” is terrible at Kung Fu."
                                        CJ
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"My favorites things about my vacation in Oregon are going horseback riding, going shopping in Sisters, going to Seaside and crawdad fishing. I will never forget my vacation in Oregon, it was the most fun I’ve had with my Grandma and Grandpa D ever. I also liked playing Kung Fu with Grandpa. He may say he whipped us, but the truth is we whipped him so don’t believe him. I will miss it in Oregon a lot but I may be coming back in two years. When I do, I hope it will be twice as fun. I still can’t believe that I am actually here."
                                       Alex

Horseback Riding and Great Grandpa Carl’s 98th Birthday Party

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We took Mommy on a long horse back ride…


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We had a fun ride but, BOY!! O BOY!!!…



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 “MY BUTT IS SORE!!”





We celebrated Great Grandpa Carl’s 98th birthday.

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We had a nice dinner at Great Grandpa Carl’s retirement home. Great Uncle Dave and Great Aunt Melinda, Mr. Milt and Miss Donna were all there (Their dog Po had to stay in the car) along with Grandma and Grandpa D, Alex and CJ and Mommy…and of course Great Grandpa Carl!

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The next day we had to leave and fly back home. Grandma and Grandpa D took us to the airport in Portland. We all said goodbye. Grandma was so sad she forgot to take pictures of us leaving. Maybe she’ll remember next time we come to Oregon!

Crater Lake, High Desert Museum and VBS

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We also saw the Pinnacles at Crater Lake.
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We went back to the High Desert Museum.
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We heard  about red tailed hawks…

We played in the tunnels…
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…and on the timbers….
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Then we pretended to be eagles in a nest..

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Next we pretended to be scared in the gold mine…
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…and CJ bellied up to the bar…

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 We had a great time at Vacation Bible School.

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This was ‘Wild Hair’ Day…

There was a carnival with lots of games at the end of the week.
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We got our faces painted. CJ got a lightening bolt and Alex was a tiger.
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Grandpa gave all of us a ride behind the ATV. Mommy screamed a lot. but she liked it!
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Mommy is coming!! Mommy is coming!!

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At the airport we made signs to welcome Mommy. Alex’s sign said, “Mommy, aka Leslie Chapman,” and she drew a picture on the back of the sign.

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CJ’s sign said, “MOM.”

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Grandma’s sign said, “Their Mommy,” with an arrow pointing to Alex and CJ.

Grandpa made a sign that said,
“Mommy go home!”

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Their mommy was very happy to see them and surprised to see the signs. We were all happy to see her.


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“We missed you, Mommy!”



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On the way home from the airport, we took her to the top of Pilot Butte and showed her all of Bend and the mountains…

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We went to the Lodge for lunch…
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…and petted the ‘deer.’





We took Mommy to the top of Paulina Peak. The drive up there scared her.
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On the way back down we stopped at Paulina Falls.
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Back at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, we took Mommy swimming in the river.
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On Sunday, we went to the Trout House for breakfast.
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On Sunday afternoon, Grandpa took CJ to the Remote Controlled Car Races.
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The buck came by looking for lunch.
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The does and fawns come for breakfast, lunch and dinner…everyday!
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Alex got a cowgirl outfit when we went shopping in Sisters.
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We like to ride on the bear Grandma and Grandpa D's back yard.
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Alex likes to climb on the rocks in the yard.
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She also climbed trees every chance she got.
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CJ has a personality all his own and has fun everywhere...