OK, we didn’t really run away but we are in the beginning of a week-long family vacation in Bend.  Ahhhhh Bend.  Every time we come here we say it’s not long enough and vow to stay longer.  This time, we are!  We only arrived yesterday but so far our 30 hours here have been filled with relaxing, hiking, climbing on rocks and stumps, playing , giggling, and generally having fun.  Tomorrow a bike ride in Sunriver is on the agenda, and we plan on several more hikes, possibly a trip to the swimming pool, visiting new playgrounds, and lots more hanging out with our favorite munchkins.

Sammy from his usual vantage point.

I made J leap over Clare about 5 times before I was able to catch this photo.

I’m standing below them – Clare literally climbed up on this rock by herself (with J close behind).

We saw a “beautiful rainbow” today.  Magic.