Wednesday, July 16, 2008

4th of July in Oregon (soo late, I know)

We drove up to Oregon to spend the 4th with family! The Hansen's had some fun activities planned and we had some crazy adventures while we were out there!

We went to a dinner and movie theater where we got to sit on couches and eat dinner while we watched a movie (Nim's Island). It was the perfect way to relax and be comfortable after driving 11 hrs.

We went to the farmer's market in Bend, bought some fresh berries, climbed some trees, and saw some interesting people.


We roasted smores


Went for a bike ride in Sun River


On the 4th, we spent the day in the Drake Park with the rest of the population of Bend, looking at all the crafts vendors, listening to the live band, and participating in some of the fun activities:







Fish flinging (you try to fling the fish into the hula hoops on the water):


Brady and Danee won water bottles!


Hula hooping contest: Haylee was a pro, Brady tried to keep up

That night we went to a barbeque and played bocce ball and croquet into the night while we waited for the fireworks!



We floated the Deshutes River:
Quite the adventure as we all tried to stay together and not fall into the freezing water!

And of course, played with the cutest puppies ever:

8 comments:

Carrie said...

Finally! i've been waiting to hear about the trip. glad you had fun! i still need to post about our 4th of july!
i like that pic of you and the girls in the tree!

Anonymous said...

WOW! Busy and very fun week! I've excited to hear about it and it was worth the wait!! So much fun! All the pictures are wonderful! I could feel the "coolness" of Oregon as I sit here in 98 degrees and look at the pictures - you even needed jackets! Looks like the Hansens continue to be really great hosts! They really know hoe to treat a guest and fam. and keep them entertained! Good memories!
love,
mom

caroline said...

Your such a fun sister in law! I love the 4th of July nail polish and the puppy shots.

AmyJ said...

Hey, Tare!! Love the new (blog)look! Looks like Oregon was lots of fun. I love all the pictures!! :)

Allison said...

omgosh that looks so fun. i'm liking the tall guy with short yellow shorts at the farmer's market. those are awesome shorts....
you looked so cute with all of your red, white, and blue. so cute.
those puppies are so sweet...i want them all.

Leandra said...

oh my gosh. give me those stupid puppies. I love them. So many good pictures in this post and so many good red white and blue outfits!

Unknown said...

OMG i want a puppy. and your hair looks awesome...once again!

ryan and danielle said...

gotta love those "interesting people!" i love people watching! looks like you guys had a fabulous 4th! those puppies are adorable!