Traditions

Last year, we decided to start a family tradition. We happened upon this little farm during our spring break "staycation". It was empty, except for us & the farm animals. It was a wonderful family time, and we said we'd be back- every spring. We made it back a few times: spring, summer, then fall, for pumpkins- it was a busy place that day! When we were approaching spring break again this year, the kids wanted to know when we'd go to the farm- and since Dan was due to visit that first weekend, it was the perfect time. We enjoyed fresh apple cider donuts & honey sticks. The kids snacked on Tillamook icecream, and of course we visited the goats & bunnies & chickens! While the kids jumped into the nuthouse, and ran thru the fields, Dan & I walked hand in hand- eyes meeting- sharing a silent "conversation" - we knew that this would be the end of this tradition for a while. Who knows when we will be back to the cute little farm in Aurora? Who knows what new traditions we will discover in a new place? For now, we have great memories of this farm, and dreams of new favorite places to visit.

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(my attempt at our final "Oregonian" family portrait)