Yesterday we took a day to just be together as a family. We went to Wallowa Lake. We've never been there well I think Joe has been there but not myself or the kids. It was beautiful and the mountains were green and speckled with flowers. Everything was great even the weather was pleasant and not to cold or too hot. The only down fall would be that it's a little to touristy. Just look at these pictures! It's beautiful! 
The is Minum Canyon. The kids were freaking me out though getting to close to the edge. You see where their feet are? The edge is less than a foot away from their feet and Lane bent over to pick up some gravel and got WAY to close for my comfort. I could just see him slipping on the gravel and plunging down the steep canyon. I'm was glad to be back in the car! I forgot my camera so these were taken with Joe's phone. They aren't the best but I'm glad to have some pictures! 
This is a huge tree that looks like it's been sitting there for a long time. There are several rivers on the way to the lake and then places where they combine. The water level is really HIGH right now so the river was running really quick! 
The kids had a blast playing in the water. 
Liv showing Joe her sandy hands... 
The kids had fun throwing pieces of wood into the water. 
We had a great time. We left at about 11 am or so and took our time getting there, stopping at a couple of places on the way. We didn't get home until 7 pm. Eliza was the only one to sleep on the way home. Okay and maybe I got to close my eyes a bit too. :)
The is Minum Canyon. The kids were freaking me out though getting to close to the edge. You see where their feet are? The edge is less than a foot away from their feet and Lane bent over to pick up some gravel and got WAY to close for my comfort. I could just see him slipping on the gravel and plunging down the steep canyon. I'm was glad to be back in the car! I forgot my camera so these were taken with Joe's phone. They aren't the best but I'm glad to have some pictures! This is a huge tree that looks like it's been sitting there for a long time. There are several rivers on the way to the lake and then places where they combine. The water level is really HIGH right now so the river was running really quick! The kids had a blast playing in the water. 
Liv showing Joe her sandy hands... 
The kids had fun throwing pieces of wood into the water. We had a great time. We left at about 11 am or so and took our time getting there, stopping at a couple of places on the way. We didn't get home until 7 pm. Eliza was the only one to sleep on the way home. Okay and maybe I got to close my eyes a bit too. :)
19 comments:
What a nice trip and beautiful place!!!
That last picture should be framed - it is adorable!!
Take care - Kellan
It looks like so much fun. I bet the kids slept well after you got home.
That looks like such a fun day trip! My kids would be in heaven!
What a FUN day trip!!!! I love doing things like that with the family. And that would have SCARED me too.. getting too close.
That sounds like you guys had a fun time. Dave and I enjoy going up there once or twice a year but you are right it is too touristy, but beautiful. I always seem to forget the camera when we go there too.
It sounds like you all have a wonderful family day!
I bet the kids were ready for bed once you go home.
That's great you took the time to spend some time together. That water looks so inviting!
Oooo, livin' on the edge!!
I too get freaked out by that kind of 'closeness'.
Sounds like a great day...I LOVE family days!
your kids are so cute!!! of course I am a little prejudice! can't wait to see you and Liza!
looked like a fun day trip! beautiful! how fun!
How cute!! Looks like they had a great time.
Sounds like a great day trip with the fam!
What a beautiful place! I would be freaking out if my kids got too close!
great photos, even with a cell ph camera. was that water colder than heck?
Darling pictures. Wish I could have come along, too.
Soooo makes me miss Oregon! So We just got back, went to visit our Nana and papa (My parents) and it is so darn pretty there. It's still home to me...:)
That looks like so much fun! What a great family activity:)
that's nice you guys could do that. I bet it was a nice break from packing and all that stuff.
We took my parents there one time. It is pretty. We also went up the skylift. That was neat and kind of scary.
looks like you had so much fun!! i also lilke to bring my children to a dam near my parents' house.
What a beautiful area...... so green and all.
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