Oregon

From Arizona, we were on the move to the Pacific Northwest.

It was so wonderful to get to spend a week in Oregon with the Olsons.  This is some of the last traveling we will do before we stay grounded in Chicago to wait for baby's arrival.  We loved getting to celebrate another birthday, go apple picking, be with our wonderful siblings, hike along the coast, explore near the ocean, and have fun with our nieces and nephew!

The Oregon coast and the views from the Heceta Head Lighthouse were gorgeous.

Arizona

Because of some flight delays and problems on our way to Colorado in July, we received flight vouchers we needed to use by the end of the year.  So off we went!  Already this baby has covered some major ground and become well acquainted with airplanes and cross country travel... good preparation for the future!  

Our first stop was Phoenix, where we had a great week visiting the Shoemaker and Pemberton families.  It was refreshing and a blessing to get to catch up with them.  Roller skating, swimming, birthday celebrating, Sedona, a natural water slide, movie nights, wonderful food, and great conversation with people we love made for a lovely week.  

Slide Rock Park, Sedona, Arizona