Monday, August 02, 2010

Oregon Coast Burkholder Reunion 2010 Part 1

This past week we were able to go to Lincoln City, Oregon and stay at a beach house with most of Dan's family for a family reunion. We flew out Saturday and the boys did AMAZING on the plane. I decided that my boys have had different experiences then most living away from family. Levi has already been on 4 round trip flights, and Zack has been on two before the age of 6 months.
We stayed in a huge beach house with around 30 people. Levi had a blast with all of the cousins. He ran himself ragged trying to keep up with all of them! We went to the beach at least once a day. We spent one day out whale watching, lighthousing, sea lion watching, and at a wildlife museum. We loved the family time and I loved capturing some fun moments from our much needed vacation. We LOVE our families and miss them SO much! Can't wait to see them again
Burkholder family minus Han's family

Levi loving the airplane ride. When we get off he says, "Switch airplane again!" We had a layover so he kept thinking we were going to switch again.

The gathering! Dan is the second to youngest of 8 kids. Since nobody lives in Oregon we all traveled from a distance to get there. We cover New York, Ohio, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Washington. It was great to see everyone again. Some FINALLY got to meet Levi for the first time.

Our morning walks on the beach:) Look at that cute little face!



Sand castle fun...which reminds me that we left our bucket and shovels. Oh well!
Flying kites!

Levi loved the game of run away from the waves. We did it over and over and over and over AND over again.
Pretty good shot from Dan!

Yes he is wearing a pink jacket. You will take anything when he is shivering to death after being knocked over by a wave!
On the way to FHE. Bonfire at the beach!


Whale watching... (Zack was asleep in the car right in front of us). Would have been a cute family picture...Dang.
Levi getting a nap in wherever he could:)
Lighthouse.
Zacky in his usual spot!
Watching the Sea Lions
The Wildlife Museum. You could touch them!

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4 comments:

Jordan + Amber + Camryn + Brighton said...

LOVE the pictures!! Some pretty cool shots there missy. :) Levi by the bonfire is so cute! And Zack's hair, SO blonde! Looks like you have a toe head my dear :)
You didn't tell me you when whale watching! Did you see many? How close? I would LOVE to do that!

Hiatt Family said...

Such cute pictures! I have to say that I really like your blog! And just so you know, I have the exact same blue Aero sweatshirt. :)

Abe n Linz said...

My family has taken many trips to Lincoln City for family reunions. So beautiful and always so much fun!

Grace said...

Cute pictures! Thanks for taking them- I love the 'Burkholder 2010' in the sand ;) It was fun to see you guys and we can't wait to get togther again. We have your sand buckets!!