Family Vacation: Part 1

We just got back from our annual family get-together. This year we met up at Andrea's house in Medford for some fun in Southern Oregon.  I took over 800 pictures during the week; so we'll have to do this in phases.  First-stop; Crater Lake!

The lake was more beautiful than I could have possibly imagined. It is so clear and blue!

The kids all had fun participating in the Junior Ranger program.

Charlotte was very proud of her Crater Lake post card she drew and the Junior Ranger  badge she earned.

Olivia drew a picture of the big black bug that landed on her hand. At the time, she was terrified of him and made quite a fuss when it touched her. Then her feelings changed and she wanted to send him a post-card.

It was a warm sunny day; we enjoyed walking around the rim.

Grandpa looks very grumpy here; but he was very glad to find some shade, a rocking chair and have a quick nap.

Later we all took a short hike down a beautiful creek-side trail leading to a wild-flower meadow.

We finished the day with a stop at an ice cream stand where we all had ice cream cones the size of our heads-so good! Unfortunately we also all left the lake with mosquito and gnat bites that kept us itching all week. Next time we'll remember the bug spray!