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Roadtrippin’

June 26, 2013 by dailygnome 1 Comment

We went on a family road trip to Ashland last weekend, Madi-Girl and all. Jason had the honor of speaking at the Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley Restore Celebration and we looked forward to spending time with good friends Travis and Jameela. The trip down proved a bit rocky. Madi is a notoriously bad car dog {she yelps like a seal}. After doing some research we had high hopes of Benydryl calming her down. It had adverse effects. We ended up with a pacing, yelping seal-dog for the entire five hour drive. Ugh.

As a preventative measure {from past experience} we provided the kiddos with car sickness bags. Hadley tossed her cookies with 20 miles to spare {80% made it into the bag}.

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A welcome break at the Rice Hill Drive-In south of Roseburg. A pit stop staple on any road trip heading I-5 south. Marionberry cheesecake double scoop, please:

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Once in Ashland we were greeted with a home-cooked BBQ, wine and good company. Travis and Jameela are the type of friends that roll out the welcome mat whether they’re expecting you or not. Kiddos made fast friends with their daughter Nuna {last time they hung out was a few years back } and became quite attached to their family’s VW Vanagon.  When can we get a van with a loft you can sleep in? 

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Family afternoon nap time in Lithia Park {Ashland lends itself to kicking back and relaxing}:
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Heading out for Sunday brunch at Dragonfly. Travis and Jameela live just a few blocks from downtown so we were close to everything Ashland has to offer.

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Jameela and I hit the trails for a long hike/run before heading home in an effort to wear Madi-girl out. That combined with some essential lavender oils {Jameela is a massage therapist} rubbed into Madi’s paws made the treck back home somewhat more bearable. She only yelped the last two hours. And nobody tossed their cookies. I call that a Roadtrip Success!photo2

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Spring Break in Sunriver

April 3, 2013 by dailygnome 1 Comment

We enjoyed a relaxing week in Sunriver with good friends. Jason scored a house at an auction last year and we split the week up inviting two of our favorite families for a few days each.

Even though the rains came, the sun made an appearance most afternoons.

Hadley reaching new heights at the rock wall:photo9

Family walks along the trails…to the park, the nature center, or just to roam:

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Hitting the mountain with his buddy Charlie. Carson has really taken to the sport:

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Hadley, not so much. Preferred making snowmen and angels followed by hot chocolate. Thank goodness for Mt. Bachelor’s generous family-friendly ski benefits like under five ski free and the complimentary beginner lift for all:

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Legos for all ages back at the homestead while parents sipped cocktails prepared dinner. Once again, hats off the geniuses behind the Swoop Bag:

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Sledding!photo

Kids welcomed the hot tub after a long day {or pretty much any time}:

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Hamming it up with her BFF:

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The outdoor portion of the SHARC Aquatic Center opened each afternoon. The temperatures were surprisingly comfortable {although a dip in the hot tub helped}.

A kids Duck Race took place in the lazy river the morning of our departure. They decked out their ducks the day before with high hopes. Unfortunately, only Carson made it to the final heat {despite intimidating duck names Rainbow and Flower}

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Happy New Year!

January 3, 2013 by dailygnome 1 Comment

Among the many reasons I couldn’t wait to be back in our home was to host friends once again. We gathered a handful of families for a festive NYE celebration. The theme was post-apocalyptic Mayan featuring ceviche, plenty of guacamole and salsas, quesadillas and the most fabulous pasole on the planet {thanks Toby!}. On tap: palomas, fresh sangria and the drink of the gods. Everyone brought something to the table which was good because we still had lots of unpacking to do!

Fireworks!

A few kids crashed, but most were still standing when the clock struck twelve:

Including our little night owl {bottoms up Hads}. Here’s to a fun, healthy and happy 2013!

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Maui

February 17, 2011 by dailygnome 4 Comments

Five full days vacationing with good friends – not enough hours and can’t wait to return. The place we stayed was super family friendly and most days were spent poolside or with toes in the sand, evenings grilling out over cocktails.  Next time I’ll remember to take a group shot or two. Apologies on the length. Feel free to take a seventh inning stretch:


Maui from Amy D on Vimeo.

One more day and I might have figured out how to properly tie my Karaza wrap dress one of the 60 ways.  Clearly this wasn’t right:

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