Spring Break in Tillamook, Oregon

We took a day trip to Tillamook, Oregon, with our good friends Kris and Emily and had a fantastic time touring this little coastal town. Our first stop was the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory. They have the best cheese and ice cream which we got to enjoy after our tour.

Lot's of cheese! These are 40 pound blocks that they cut down to the different sizes to sell. The kids had a blast at the Air Museum there in Tillamook - 1 of 17 sites along the eastern and western coasts that built humungous hangars that would hold blimps that would then patrol the coasts for enemy vessels during World War II. Sarah loved gettng soaked at the Oceanside Beach The Octopus Tree at Cape Meares Lookout Cape Meares Lighthouse

Happy Birthday, Grace!

My baby is 3 years old!

Fun with the Nelsons

My wonderful sister, Liz, and her family came to visit us this weekend. The kids had a blast playing together, the weather was perfect and we had some yummy food. We had a fabulous time and enjoyed some highlights around Salem. One of which was the beautiful carousel at the Riverfront Park downtown.

And while Liz and I were helping the kids go on the carousel for about the 10th time, Shawn and Tom were...

Oh, don't they look adorable?

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

I can't believe it's been 7 years since you were born. We sure love you very much and we are so grateful to have you in our family!

Boy, did we have a fun party!

Recipe Link

Ok, I thought I set up the last post with a link to the recipe, but I must have done it wrong, so just click here: Tomato Mozzarella Basil Recipe and hopefully it will work this time.

Tomato Mozzarella Basil Tart

I have come to realize that those 3 things (tomatoes, mozzarella and basil) make the most delicious edibles. Add some garlic, olive oil and salt & pepper and you really can't go wrong. My good friend and cooking kindred spirit, Alexis, and I made this dish yesterday and pretty much ate the whole thing. It was AAAAMMAAAAZZing! It's not super labor intensive but it does take some time because you have to chill the dough for an hour but it is so worth it. You've got to try it!

End of Summer Fun

Liz and I and the kids had a blast at Northwest Trek near Eatonville. We went on a cool, cloudy morning so all the animals were out. It was amazing!
"Oh, rise and shout..." These cougars were huge.