Sunriver

1. Our trip to Sunriver was one to remember. And that is not even because on our way I saw sparks in my rear view mirror! (Where McKay and Scott's bikes had hit the pavement while climbing higher and higher in the thick, green Mount Hood National Forest.) Luckily, the bikes did not hit any other cars. Lessons learned: Speeding in the minivan is not a good idea AND a bike rack's lifespan is approximately 16 years. So, here is the sweet digs that Grandma and Grandpa Murphy rented for the whole Murphy/Beem Clan. Plenty of room to eat Otter Pops, play Banangrams, & drink Fromade!
   
   
   
   
   Of course what else would we be doing but kickin' it at the pool? Cousins Sophie & Noah are so over the Paris & Nicole thing.
   
   
   
   
   
   And dude, isn't Keaton
   totally rocked out?
   
   
   
   
   
   And then there was hiking at Lava Lands National Park. And the once active volcano was so close, you could throw a ....well you get the point.
   
   

And here are all the cousins together rarin' to go!

And lastly, what else would you want to do to unwind when you're in the beautiful high desert of Oregon? Relax in a hammock? Read a good book on the deck outside? No, play Ninetendo DS of course! We definitely had a great time and we are so lucky to have had such a chance!