Fun on the Fourth

The fourth of July dawned clear and beautiful.  *We have been blessed with fantastic weather recently blue skies and lots of sunshine and this makes my heart extra happy. 

As you can see we started the day in good spirits!

 

Drift Creek Falls Trail~  this trail is not far from Lincoln City and is located in the Siuslaw National Forrest.  The trail is 3 miles round trip with a elevation change of 400 feet.   It is listed as a easy to moderate hike.   



 

We were ready and excited to hit the trail! 





 

 

 

Get ready..... get set....

 

Go!

One of the bridges over the creek.

This is the 240 foot suspension bridge that spans the rocky creek bed.  I must admit that my stomach did a bit of jumping around as I looked WAY down at the rocks below and felt the bridge bounce and sway as we crossed. 

The bridge was built in 1997, and is dedicated in memory of Scott Paul who died while working on the rigging.

 

The falls is described as a 75 foot "horse tail" falls.  Below:  Drift Creek Falls as viewed from the bridge.

 

 The Falls and Suspension Bridge as viewed from the creek bank.

Of course no hike is complete without a picnic lunch!  Today's lunch consisted of sandwiches from Subway.  Yummy!  I loved the rustic "picnic table". 

 

 And then rock climbing is a must!

This was such a fun hike and I thought it was very family friendly. 

 

 

During our travels we saw some great scenery.

And this great covered bridge.

 

 In the evening we enjoyed supper and fireworks with some friends. 



There was no shortage of smoke or silliness!

 

 

My littlest man was not sure what to think.



 

Kids these days

Recently we have had some great playing outside weather!  The kiddies and I have just been loving it!

 

This little guy is growing like crazy.  He is pulling up to stuff and cruising along, but has yet to take that "first step".  He loves to be outside and stand at the picnic table and crawl around the yard.  He does not mind the grass, but strongly dislikes leaving his hat on.

 

 

 

He is also the head chef at the local "Kenzie's Kitchen"

 

This dude is having a good summer.  He is doing lots of reading and reviewing of school stuff, and playing. 

My little lady keeps us all on our toes and is quick with a hug and a smile!  She wants to be a princess when she grows up....

 

 

A week ago several very large and heavy boxes were delivered....  These were a present from Mamaw and Papaw for the kiddies.

 

 

Andy has moved the boxes out into the yard  and unpacked them...

 and wallah (after hours and hours and hours of meticulous direction following), the project is taking shape and the "present" is beginning to appear.  This project is about half done, but I'm thinking soon our backyard will rival any other park here in the county. 
The kids have watched with great anticipation and w-a-i-t-e-d patiently  for the first moment they could start climbing.

I will post more pictures when the park system is complete.

Thanks Mamaw and Papaw, the kids are loving it!

God And Country Day

Today our church had a God and Country celebration. During the service we sang several patriotic songs and then following church we had a picnic.  The weather today was absolutely beautiful-sunshine, blue skies, and a gentle breeze.     A good time was had by all.

For lunch we had grilled hamburgers, hotdogs and oysters and all the other important picnic food.  

My kiddies and their friend Jackson.

Lots of chatting....

 

 and more chatting...

and still more chatting.



Lots of music....

 

 

 

Lots of singing...

 

My littlest buddy~ so happy!!

These birds sure make my heart happy!