After arriving in Bend, we knew we would be without furniture for at least a month. In the meantime we have been given, by the wonderful people who live here, a couch and a coffee table and anything else we needed. We also went out and bought some bean bag chairs, just so everyone had a seat for dinner.
Kids are loving their new home and the "new" dining table.
Christmas was perfect! Here they are showing off their gifts.
Getting baby to eat breakfast. She is such a good little mommy.
Enjoying her new bike.
Joss LOVES her bow and arrow! She played with it all day!!
A new family toy. Slackline.
Erik trying it out trying not to laugh himself silly and fall off. LOL
One of the many reasons we chose Bend, was for its amazing trails. Here we are just starting out on our way to Tumalo Falls.
The hike was gorgeous!
Though the roads were icy, it just reminded us that it was winter and WOW! we are outside hiking in the beautiful mountains!
After about 2 and a half LONG hours we made it to the stunning beauty that awaited our cold bodies at the top of one of the iciest roads on the trail. We were the last ones to get to the falls and started to feel the pressure of beating the setting sun. The darkness was coming quick which would make it even more difficult of a hike with two little ones. We made it back to our cars while witnessing the first stars of the evening. It was a close one. We then headed on into town for some warms drinks and yummy food. A PERFECT DAY!
One of our favorite trails for either running or walking.
The trail runs along the raging river through the ponderosa pine filled forest.
Ringing in the New Year!! Kids dancing to the drums and making some of their own music.
A friend of ours showing off her talent of fire dancing. Beautifully done!
A drive into the Cascade Mountains.
Anther wonderful hike. This one was a little shorter than the first. :)
It was more of a stroll. :)
My morning hike of solitude. I love being able to just hop in the car and hike a few minutes to something as serene as this in the morning hours.
A little cold. Brrrr. It was 15 degrees out, but felt wonderful in the sun.
Joss' first day of school!!! She was so excited to meet her new friends!
Here she is standing proud in front of her new classroom.
The view from her school.
