Lovely Oregon

Some of Bobby's siblings were getting together at Bobby's home this summer and we realllllllly wanted to go, but Bobby couldn't get out of school.

So I decided to go without him! And I'm so glad I did. I had so much fun.

We went to music in the park (Broadway tunes, my fav!), the farmer's market, the splash pad, the Oregon Coast, got a tour of a train set, had dinner with Oregon friends, went to a play, helped Sara move in, played with the babies, hung out and talked, flew kites, and picked a lot of delicious Oregon berries and vegetables.

Cousin lovin'. The two youngest there, Sage and Ellie. I just wanted to squeeze them all day long.

The fun rings in the backyard!

(Is it just me, or are all the pictures of me on this blog are me in a white shirt? I don't even own many white shirts. See http://ramptonfam.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-york.html)

Some of the cute boys at the new swing set

Abby has grown most since I last saw her. She is a pre-teen!

Hours on the swing

Is this backyard awesome?

 At Newport Beach (a little cold for my Phoenix blood)

Flying kites

They're so kind to me

Jasper picking up a crab!

And Catherine!...

Until she got scared lol

The best fresh meals at the Rampton's

Got my hair done by Catherine :)

  

Sweet Catherine, thanks for loving me. I'll love you forever for making me feel looked up to.

With the Phillips at the play

I feel so honored to be a Rampton. I was so lucky to marry into this family. 

Can't wait until we get together again! I love you, Ramptons!





P.S.
Update on the blackberries: We tried stuffing my luggage with blackberries and jam for Bobby, because it's his favorite thing. The jam in bubble wrap and fake wrapping paper made it! So did the blackberries, the fresh ones did better than the frozen ones. FYI for anyone trying to travel with fruit :)