We have the best Farmers Market! Yummy produce from local growers, food, music and a great atmosphere!!!
I can't express my love for Mcmenamin's Grand lodge... to start, there is a beautiful yard with Frisbee golf. Then you have a trail for bike riding, a restaurant, a movie theatre... and it's all free!!!
You could get a free comprehensive thorough Eye Exam... YIPEE!!!
A visit to the Oregon Zoo. It is a beautiful place, a great walk and every second Tuesday of the month is F-R-E-E. Plus they have sea lions and other Oceanic creatures not featured at other zoos.
Where else can you get view like this from your hotel room???
Eason misses you...and he's bored.
We'll take you to the Sea lion Caves where you can smell the foulest stench on the entire planet while viewing these loud creature in their natural habitat.
Derek would be MORE THAN HAPPY to take you fishing. We guarantee a whopper!
*bonus* you will get to help us eat all the fish we've aught!!! yum!
there are some wonderful coastal towns to tour! One of our favorites is a trip to Cannon Beach and a stop for some fresh slat water taffy at Bruce's Candy Shop.
Another favorite is Astoria.. you can ride a trolley and see some great site where movies were filmed (Goonies, the Ring, Kindergarten Cop...) It's called the "mini San Fransisco."
You could take a Cruise on the Portland Spirit... a dinner (or lunch) cruise along the Columbia river. This was sooooo fun!!! 
You could also explore the nearby Haag lake... fishing, hiking and paddleboats (so much fun!) Get back in touch with nature.
another picture of Mcminamen's. The soaking pool is one of our favorite spots. Especially when its rainy... Easton swims and I soak. It's perfect really.
Visit Ocean World! You can pet a shark and also get eaten by one. See a huge underwater aquarium and a live sea lion show. It's a drive from where we live, but great for a trip along the coast!
you could see this in person: (yes, that's me.)
Who doesn't love a little smooch on the beach?
We'll take you to Multnomah Falls and see some beautiful Waterfalls. You can hike a little or clear to the top.
Fresh berries grown along the rode... seriously. We have more jam than we know what to do with. Your lips and hands could soon be stained with fresh berry goodness!
Bridges and more bridges! Beautiful bridges!
Of COURSE the Portland temple is a sight to behold. It is hidden in the city and breathtaking. Truly one of the most beautiful.
Who doesn't want to collect dead animals off the beach? I think there are a few seashells as well if you search... and sand dollars of you catch the tide.
Duykes Peachy Pig farm offers free tours. We can pet the ride the homeade merr-go-round, swings and climing structures. see and pet the animals, and pick fresh produce. Have you ever seen little boys laugh at a rooster? This is how fun it is!
You can pet sea anemones at the aquarium! And touch starfish, hermit crabs, and other slimy sea creatures.
most of all come because the Ames love to party and we miss our family and friends. See you soon!!!
Who doesn't love a little smooch on the beach?
We'll take you to Multnomah Falls and see some beautiful Waterfalls. You can hike a little or clear to the top.
Fresh berries grown along the rode... seriously. We have more jam than we know what to do with. Your lips and hands could soon be stained with fresh berry goodness!
Bridges and more bridges! Beautiful bridges!
Of COURSE the Portland temple is a sight to behold. It is hidden in the city and breathtaking. Truly one of the most beautiful.
Who doesn't want to collect dead animals off the beach? I think there are a few seashells as well if you search... and sand dollars of you catch the tide.
Duykes Peachy Pig farm offers free tours. We can pet the ride the homeade merr-go-round, swings and climing structures. see and pet the animals, and pick fresh produce. Have you ever seen little boys laugh at a rooster? This is how fun it is!
You can pet sea anemones at the aquarium! And touch starfish, hermit crabs, and other slimy sea creatures.
most of all come because the Ames love to party and we miss our family and friends. See you soon!!!
16 comments:
Okay, I'm sold! Kim is getting an eye exam in a few weeks, so a free one would be nice. Now if you can just figure out a way to beam us there like in Star Trek instead of paying $4.00/gallon to our gas guzzling school bus, we would have a grand time! Miss you guys!
I'm in! Those are some seriosly good reasons to come. Love this blog. We are going to try but it might be in the fall. We are counting down the days til you come to UTAH! wahoo
Cute blog Char! I have been trying to convince my husband to take a trip with me out to Oregon for like two years, but so far it hasn't materialized. I'll have to show him your blog and see if I can convince him!
Kristy
Its too bad there is nothing to do there! Man! I Would love to go there. Chad has never been..just a drive up the coast for us. You put out some good bribes there!
Shaun has been to Portland and loves it there. He is always telling me that we need to go there. His brother lived there for a few years before we met. I think it looks beautiful and I would love to eat the fresh fish and visit the farmers markets. How much longer are you guys going to be up there?
I love the Oregon coast. We went there a lot growing up. We did Christmas in Rockaway Beach a couple years ago, and my favorite is Lincoln City and Newport. There really is so much to do up there, you are so lucky! I miss the ocean, it's been a while. You are such a fun family!
Kimberly
Looks AWESOME! And now you just make us miss you even more.
So, you already have me in tears over missing Oregon, and we haven't even moved yet! I guess I better get my fun in before August comes! Cute post.
dude...count me in! I wish i could just hope in my car and drive on up!I love it all and I would love doing it with you and your family. Jeff would love to fish too! I guess I will have to settle for seeing you here in Utah...we are still on right! I must see you! I miss you too much!oh...I love Priscilla Ahn...our taste in music is twin...that means identical...you knew that though...love you and see you soon!
Although we've come twice it looks like we need to make another more lengthy trip. You guys are the ultimate partiers, seriously, you are so fun!
Hey, we are on our way! We are packing as I write. We are so excited about coming, even though we are going to drain our savings just for the gas. But you know what, its going to be worth it! See you soon!!
I'm with Kim...SOLD! I Would LOVE to come and visit you! One of my best friends from here is from Oregon, and she talks about it all the time! Ssays it is the best place on earth! I LOVE it there...I might just ave to believe you!
Hey there Derek and Charlynn- hope you remember me, but this is Megan Tillmann from Snow College! I was at Snow Gardens with you guys! I stumbled upon you blog thru Lindsey Holmes and just wanted to say hello and tell you that you have the cutest little boy! It's great to see that you two are doing so great!
Hey lady, you look so good. I haven't seen you in years. Good to know that you're doing well.
Wow!! There's just too much fun stuff there for you guys to do! Sounds so dreamy...but I'll have to stay here in the 7,000+ ft elevation, with my skin dry as a bone, dreaming about berries, sea life, and the Ames. What a fun post!!
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