Oregon Family Camp 2009

David and Susanne Whitcomb's grandchildren (and great-granddaughter).

Every year my extended family on my dad's side try to get together for what we call "Family Camp." This year my aunt Cindy hosted Camp indoors at her large house in Wilsonville, Oregon. All 20 of us made it to family camp, although some of us had to leave early. This was the first year Scott and Emma came with Brad and I, and it was Lizzy's first time, too, of course. I am the eldest grandchild on my dad's side, and the first one married with kids, so Scott, Emma, and Lizzy received a lot of attention and were the highlight of Family Camp this year. We did a lot of fun things together, like hiking at Tyron Creek Park, going to the Lego Store in Portland, buying books at the famous Powell's bookstore, spending a day at Cannon Beach, playing dominos, putting together puzzles, eating good food, ringing handbells, walking the dogs, singing together, opening presents, taking pictures--- it was all fun!

Lizzy spent most of the time with Granny Gladys.

We went hiking at Tyron Creek Park with Susie, Rachel, and Craig.

Shopping day! Scott loved the Lego store.

We found Aunt Laurie's novel "The Fetch" at Powell's Bookstore.

Scott's and Emma's first time at Cannon Beach.

Time for some action shots! JUMP!

We dressed up Little Lizzy in her pretty white bonnet for our walk in the countryside.

The kids loved the aunts' dogs!

The kids had a wonderful time! They've already asked if we can go back again next year.