a handmade life: Out in the sunshine!

Although I admit there is not always a lot of sunshine to be had here in the Pacific NW, it is fun to get out and enjoy it when it appears. I much prefer cooler weather but I do love being able to show Turner and Harley that there are so many beautiful places so close to where we live. Both boys requested to see "a big waterfall" this summer, a wish easily granted.

On June 25th we decided to drive out to Multnomah Falls following the historic highway route. We stopped at the Vista House to see the view since it was such a clear, sunny day!

Then we stopped at Latourell Falls and walked down to the falls. Of course there was some rock climbing on the way and the kids loved that they got wet at the bottom of the falls!

Then there is Multnomah Falls. Turner couldn't wait to see it! He has been there before but he was too young to remember. I think it is so much fun to be able to show him things now that he is old enough to ask questions. Harley follows his big brother's lead and asks about everything too. Of course Harley is always less reserved than Turner was at 3 (when it comes to verbally expressing his opinions) so we heard a lot from him all day! Such a fun day.

The next day we decided to head out to McIver Park. We didn't take the dog this time but I think next time we will have to. It was one of our favorite parks to take Jazzy dog to when she could still run so it's nice to go and remember what an amazing little diva that girl was. When we go, we let the boys take frisbees and "play frisbee golf" which really just means we let them through regular frisbees at the gold course but they have fun and run a lot!