This is the picture of our first break.
I love traveling with my son's family because they like me to sit up front with him and they like to stop often. Kelly was REALLY on a break with some fine headgear. And Marcus LOVES his Grammy!
This was at Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River as we headed for the ocean on a Sunday. Kelly's boss appreciates his work ethic and has rewarded him with 3 weeks of paid vacation when he hasn't even work for a complete year yet.
He chose to take his wife on the first vacation to the ocean to scope out what we would do on his third week of vacation. I think he stayed home with the kids during their spring break for the second one. Anyway, before we left the boss called and offered him a $3 per hour raise.
Kelly heads for the Afghan war in May with the National Guard, and my heart is torn over the implications of that. But here you will see the pleasures we shared for 5 days together.
The view from the balcony of the condo we rented thanks to Melissa's boss. You see the splashing of high tide above and part of the family enjoying a meal our first night on one of the two balconies below.
When we were all tired that first night Brianna took Marcus under her wing to read a story as we set up the bedrooms and other organizing.
Trenton and Brianna ordered 1/2 a crab for their first seafood experience, Marcus and Alana chose chicken strips, Kelly, Melissa and I ordered scallops and jumbo shrimp with several orders of killer slaw. It was warm and sunny...perfect for a picnic.
One of the amenities at the condo was an offering of classes each day. Kelly and Trenton took an oil painting class, and you see, above, the results. 
A closer view of Kelly's oil painting.
Here we all are at the Oregon Coast Aquarium ready for the treats inside.
I love this picture not only for the octopus, but also the reflection of Trenton.
There will be more to follow this post. I wanted to get started with these pics for my mom who doesn't get to see her grandkids or great-grandkids often.
The view from the balcony of the condo we rented thanks to Melissa's boss. You see the splashing of high tide above and part of the family enjoying a meal our first night on one of the two balconies below.
When we were all tired that first night Brianna took Marcus under her wing to read a story as we set up the bedrooms and other organizing.
Trenton and Brianna ordered 1/2 a crab for their first seafood experience, Marcus and Alana chose chicken strips, Kelly, Melissa and I ordered scallops and jumbo shrimp with several orders of killer slaw. It was warm and sunny...perfect for a picnic.
One of the amenities at the condo was an offering of classes each day. Kelly and Trenton took an oil painting class, and you see, above, the results. I was stunned at their talent.
Kelly's last art class was in 6th grade (he is 40, remember!), and Trenton has shown talent in that regard. This class was incredibly rewarding for both of them!
A closer view of Kelly's oil painting.
Here we all are at the Oregon Coast Aquarium ready for the treats inside.
I love this picture not only for the octopus, but also the reflection of Trenton.There will be more to follow this post. I wanted to get started with these pics for my mom who doesn't get to see her grandkids or great-grandkids often.
5 comments:
Wow! Super fun. So glad you had such wonderful spring breaks. Makes me want to go to the coast so bad. I can practically taste the crab!
That does look wonderful. Everyone has joy written on their faces, especially your's and Kelly's. I am so glad that you took the time and money to make them feel so cherished. What a gift. Hugs!
Looks like you had a wonderful time! Kelly is so blessed by his boss. That is amazing. $3 an hour raise? Wow! The oil painting is really good, too.
Methinks you have had a lot of Spring breaks? ha So happy for you that you can be making memories with your loved ones.
Wonderful painting....hard to believe it is the result of a one day class!
Those are great paintings. I hope the painters continue!
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