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Oregon Coast and Singing Jazz

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We made out way up the coast a bit to Neskowin last month.  It was beautiful after the first two days of fog and rain, but worth the wait.  Our site was at the Neskowin Creek RV Park.  So fun! We were right by the playground and main building and indoor pool...yes, the indoor heated pool and hot tub.  I had a good time that week doing water aerobics in the morning.  This place is unique with the RV park Models for rent and bigger groups, tent sites and plenty of rv sites and clean facilities.  We wish this could have been our home park for our membership, but we loved using the facility.  We decided to become part of the RPI group and Coast to Coast.  It allows us to go to sites that are part of the group and get nightly discounts and savings.  It's been so helpful to tick with our tight budget.  Our home park is in Georgia, so we may have to visit. :). It's also close to my mom.  

  Bunnies everywhere, but they knew how to get out of the way our our trucks.  They are use to wheels.  The kids were fascinated.  This is Phoebe's photo work and you can see them in the reflection of the bumper.  


We traveled to Cape Foulweather and Otter Rock to see the Devils punch bowl.  It was majestic and the sound can only be described as peace and music to my ears.  I love to listen to the waves hit the rocks.  We had a comical lunch of the peak overlooking the ocean at Devils Punch Bowl State Park.  It was very windy, and we had to fasten food with heavy items to eat.  We giggled and laughed all bundled in our blankets and coats.  

          Selfies of the bowl 
We kept busy with family and activities and enjoyed the time we had.  Everyone of my sisters where able to be in Oregon together and we even had a rare birthday party for our Uncles Dale and Darrell.  It was so great bringing out the very rusty sign language and giggling with Uncle Dale.  Here's a whirlwind of pictures.  

 Abby made herself a mermaid tail when we went to the beach.  She could make something beautiful out of simple things.  Love that growing up girl.  
Special meal at the Bay House with mom and uncle and sisters.  Chef Kevin was fabulous!! You really need to try their food and hospitality if your in the area.  It's worth the cost and the view is amazing.
Can't believe I didn't take a picture of our view.  Van was the server (funny) and Steve the manager, not pictured.  Ryan is my moms piano student.  Mom is proud of him.  
Sydney loving on Uncle Dale.  I hug cuts is the best kind of sign language.
Two of my sisters, Pamela and Jennifer.  They brought out the cool whip.  My kids thought spraying it in the mouth was sooooo fun.
Swimming....two of the cutest people ever. 
Ready for reunion for Dana Libonati, my High School music teacher.  I could stop grinning while we were singing.  It was soooo wonderful.  My kids thought the school I went to was old.  It may have been, but it was just like I remembered.  I saw old friends and had a wonderful time. My sister and I even had the opportunity to sing solos.  I sang a scat solo to on "Fly Me to the Moon" and Jen sang a solo on "Can't Buy Me Love."  Our teacher had a love for the Beetles and would arrange jazz versions. So fun!  The saxophone player we had was incredible and Denise, our bass player, just picked right up where she left off.  Just awesome people.  Miss those days sometimes.  Glad to be a mom and not an aquard teenager.  

Me, Jen and Melodee.  I scooted on over to the Altos to get a picture.  Love them!
Man, some selfies can be crazy.  I opened too wide.... Dan, me and Jon.  Fun times in Twilighter's and Twilighter's trips to Cali.
There is my cute sister Jen.  So fun to be with her.
Kristin... She was a young Beehive when I was a laurel and the sweetest girl.  Now she's hrs sweetest mother.  She's a light...
Moved on to Silverton to the Silver Spur RV Park.  Very nice and they had fun lawn games.  Stayed there two weeks while waiting for an RV repair appointment.  It was close to my Dad's house and I just love the town of Silverton.  

Ace Hardware got to know me when I spent the day back and forth getting screws and fasteners to repair little things on the trailer.  I guess that is the way, but really wish we had a better check on the rv before they sold it to us,  many little things adds up to a whole day of work.  Couldn't get to the bike tire, so my dad had his tools for me and helped Phoebe fix her bike.  It was fun to watch. 


Next post is out trip to the State Capital. Bye for now!

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