Oregon Coast Wilson Family Reunion- Part 1

This past August my family had our first "Wilson Family Reunion". It was awesome because, #1- all of my siblings, their kids, and my parents were there, #2- We did it on the Oregon Coast, and #3- It was filled with great quality family time and activities. We flew to Boise Friday and then got up Sat morning and drove 10 hours to the Coast. Having lived in Portland, Oregon for 5 years prior to moving to NJ, we enjoyed visiting our old stomping grounds and rekindling great memories. We visited Multnomah Falls, the Temple in Lake Osweego, Wilsonville, Tualatin, our home in Vancouver, WA, downtown Portland and many other favorites. Most of all, we enjoyed our time with the extended Wilson Family on the Oregon Coast for 5 days. It was excellent. Thanks Mom and Dad for making it possible!



A stop at Multnomah Falls on the way through the Columbia River Gorge toward the Oregon Coast. What a beautiful place!



All dressed up ready to go to church in Lincoln City.



Cute little Hudson and Ella hanging out on the deck overlooking the beach. They had a great time together.



Braxton and Grandma Wilson



Ben, Jessica and me - just like old times!



Check out our muscles! Boom, Bang, Firepower!



Hudson and I taking in the sunset



Nothing better than cousin time! They had so much fun playing on the beach, building forts with the drift wood and even going into the freezing cold Pacific.



We stayed in little "A" frame homes called the Alpine Chalets in Otter Rock, OR. Our little Rich Family stayed in #4. These are the same "A" frames that we stayed in when I was a kid. We used to go to the Coast almost every year when I was growing up.



We visited the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR. The kids had a lot of fun checking out all the marine life.








Yes, we did get a large group discount:)