Friday, August 31, 2012

california cousins

 My cousin, Melissa, her husband, Shaheen, & their two sons, Lincoln & Dominic, came to stay with us for a few nights of their vacation in Oregon (from Southern California).  On Thursday, June 14th, we met up with my sisters, their kids, & our other cousin, Kellie, & her husband, Steve, at RiverPlay park.


 Brave Lincoln!


 Melissa & Dominic


 Shaheen & Dominic


 That's a long, fast slide!


 Finn & Cedar


 Tate checking out the water feature.


Climbing boys!  I couldn't convince Finn to wear shorts...he loves those orange sweat pants!


 We had a picnic lunch before hiking Skinner's Butte.


 Taking a quick break on the hike.


We made it to the top!


 Pretty view of downtown Eugene.


 Smile for Mama.


 Sliding on the big, yellow "O"


 We could see Autzen Stadium, where the University of Oregon Ducks Football team plays.


 Marching!


 Cedar & Mama (Kenton had to work on this day).


 Tyler & Cedar


 Lincoln, Melissa, Tate, Gretchen, Shaheen w/ Dominic, Steve & Kellie


 We had a little help from a friendly photographer, who showed us where to find the bald eagle nest.


 That evening, we had a yummy BBQ dinner at the Ruddick's house.


 Such a great space for entertaining!


Shaheen & Steve.

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