Oregon Coast Aquarium

About a week and a half ago we finally made it to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. We told Pat we would take her for her birthday, which is in December, so of course one thing after another came up and we were all too busy to go until now. We decided to go the day after Memorial Day hoping the kids would be back in school and we'd have more room to enjoy. We were mostly right as there really wasn't a ton of people there, although the shark tunnel is where all the kids who were there were hanging out. It was a gorgeous day which made the whole thing even better. Samantha really loved running back and forth looking at all the fish. I didn't get any photos of her smiling face since she really didn't want to look at me, only the fish.

Of course on the way back Josh and I pulled off at a few scenic spots so I could snap some photos... per usual.

Samantha

Just some photos of Samantha from our days hanging out around the house.

Surprise!

The week after we moved into our new place, Chelsea, Becca, and I (Corey's friends) all threw her and Brian a surprise engagement party. I have to say not a ton of people came, but it was great with the people that did come! They had no idea and thought they were just going to do some cake tasting. When you get married first, then do the wedding planning, have an engagement party, then have the big party/reception/wedding... it's easy to surprise you! Since the engagement happened in Ireland last year it was nice to finally be able to celebrate it!

The Move!

The whole family is packed and ready to go! Samantha tried to help us by putting things in boxes, not the most efficient packer I've ever seen, but not the worst either!

Moving Day! We got the biggest truck they had and still eneded up stuffing cars and making a few more trips after moving day. But in the end we got everything we needed to the new place with the help of some great friends. Thanks to the Borts' Walsh's, Matt, & The Murphy's! Also a huge thanks to my dad and Kaye for taking Sam over night the night before the move so we could get stuff done and then move in and out without having to worry about her schedule.

The rental house!

We have a backyard!

More photos of the interior to come as it's being put together. Let's face it, I've already got everything basically 95% done, and have for awhile now, but haven't had anytime to take good photos of anything, I'm still playing catch up in the photo world!