But before you get started on this little adventure I have a confession to make...
I wrote this post while watching the OCD Project on hulu. Seems harmless right??? Well not really...I have found that it is driving me nuts that I am not able to get my pictures loaded in the correct order. You know from the beginning of my trip to the end. But after many fights with blogger....I have decided to let it go!!!
So please enjoy my vacation in Rewind!!!
We were given "Wonky" directions that ended up adding 5 hours to our return trip!!!! Making it 20 hours instead of 15. He had been driving for 10 hours and had gone less than 400 miles. Low speed limits and winding roads are not a good combo. But along the way we did see this tree. It is full of SHOES... No idea why. But it is what it is!!!
Here is a full view of the tree!
People are so strange. Who decides..."well we have this tree and I have a pair of old shoes. What if I thrown them up there and see if over time others will join me?!?!" I secretly wish I have added my shoes to this one of kind tree!
The sunset on the Ocean is BEAUTIFUL!!! I will not dispute this at all. But I think I prefer my mountain sunsets!
It is still breathtaking!! Heavenly Father sure knows what he is doing!
Kind of dark but I guess it is natures "Mood Lighting" too bad the only men on this trip were 3 and 1!
This is what happens when you eat a marshmallow in the dark!!
This picture was taken on the anniversary of Micheal Jackson's death. So this is my tribute to MJ..."It don't matter if your black or white!!"
I love this picture!!! The light house about 1 mile from our campsite! 
Playing on the rocks, waiting for the sun to set!
Coming back from the Tide Pools. We got up really early so everyone is really tired!! But later this day we all took a nap!!!TIDE POOLS!!!
We went in this cave at low tide! 
These little guys would spit water on you if you touched them. It was pretty fun for the kids!
ELEPHANT ROCK: Don't ask me I did not name it!
Finding sea life is fun!!
The ocean is beautiful, but I will be honest it kinda freaks me out!
FACE ROCK: Do you see the face???
More searching for sea creatures!
I found one!!
We went down to California to see the Redwoods. People have always said pictures do not do them any justice. And I totally agree...Plan a trip if you have not seen them!
We went in this cave at low tide! 
These little guys would spit water on you if you touched them. It was pretty fun for the kids!
ELEPHANT ROCK: Don't ask me I did not name it!
Finding sea life is fun!!
The ocean is beautiful, but I will be honest it kinda freaks me out!
FACE ROCK: Do you see the face???
More searching for sea creatures!
I found one!!
We went down to California to see the Redwoods. People have always said pictures do not do them any justice. And I totally agree...Plan a trip if you have not seen them!
Here is a picture of the California Coast.
And another one. It is all so beautiful, the pictures are good...But not quite the same!
This a hallowed out tree. I have never seen anything like this in my life. They are massive!
Mandy twisted her ankle but was a trooper and limped around all day!
More of the California Coast.
OK so these flowers were a testimony builder to me. I know that seems strange but this is why. Heavenly Father wanted this earth to be beautiful for his children. But he took the time to make this little flower. It was a beautiful pink with little streamer like things coming out the middle. But then to make it even better the middle was a deep purple. It was beautiful and reminded me that we need to take the time to notice all the beautiful things we have!!!
Here is a picture of the 3 of us at the top of the Tram we rode through the Redwoods. The trip up was really scary but the view was totally worth it!!
My favorite tree in the forest. The main tree is growing sideways but because the tree needs the sun to survive it grew 3 other trees that reach the sun. And those 3 live off the root system of the sideways tree! I was amazed by this tree!!! Now that is some of the best Team Work I have ever seen!!!
Another view from the top!!
The tram basket!!
The Brotherhood Tree. This is by far the largest tree I have ever seen!!!
Just take a look at these trees they are beautiful!!
Paul Bunion and Babe the Big Blue OX!!!
The California Coast!!
We went to a Wile Safari Park in Bandon Oregon!!! We were able to hold animals we would not otherwise get to hold!!!
And another one. It is all so beautiful, the pictures are good...But not quite the same!
This a hallowed out tree. I have never seen anything like this in my life. They are massive!
Mandy twisted her ankle but was a trooper and limped around all day! 
More of the California Coast.
OK so these flowers were a testimony builder to me. I know that seems strange but this is why. Heavenly Father wanted this earth to be beautiful for his children. But he took the time to make this little flower. It was a beautiful pink with little streamer like things coming out the middle. But then to make it even better the middle was a deep purple. It was beautiful and reminded me that we need to take the time to notice all the beautiful things we have!!!
Here is a picture of the 3 of us at the top of the Tram we rode through the Redwoods. The trip up was really scary but the view was totally worth it!!
My favorite tree in the forest. The main tree is growing sideways but because the tree needs the sun to survive it grew 3 other trees that reach the sun. And those 3 live off the root system of the sideways tree! I was amazed by this tree!!! Now that is some of the best Team Work I have ever seen!!!
Another view from the top!!
The tram basket!!
The Brotherhood Tree. This is by far the largest tree I have ever seen!!!
Just take a look at these trees they are beautiful!!
Paul Bunion and Babe the Big Blue OX!!!
The California Coast!!
We went to a Wile Safari Park in Bandon Oregon!!! We were able to hold animals we would not otherwise get to hold!!!Like a Lion Cub!! He was 11 weeks old!
And 5 week old Tiger cubs!!
Or a Opossum!
I wanted to bring him home!!! His paws were my favorite part!!
He is so ugly he is kind of cute!
We fed the animals and they were a very friendly!!! But we did smell like a goat by the time we left!! YUCK!
She is a "City Girl!"
This little guy was found in our camp! I am positive this is the smallest frog I have ever seen!
Saw this sign and decided I want to live in BLISS!!! Exit 137 and you are there. Who knew it was so easy!
View from the Columbia River.
We saw this sign in Eugene Oregon. I am not sure what the purpose is. But I will say I was feeling very calm! I bet Bliss is full of these signs!!!
Saw this town and had to stop. It is not often you see Linn spelled this way. Well not unless you are in this town or looking over my birth certificate!!!
We saw some beautiful waterfalls along the way!!!
Here is a picture of one of them!!!
We found out the hard way the difference between "Weather Resistant" and"Water Proof." But have not fear...I spent 14$ on bungee cords and like any good girl scouts we took care of it! Never mind that there was a police officer watching us but never offering to help. OR that once we got is all covered we did not see a drop of rain!!
Well my friends that was my trip in a NUTSHELL!!! I hope you enjoyed that backward trip to Oregon! I know I loved it going forward!!!
And 5 week old Tiger cubs!!
Or a Opossum!
I wanted to bring him home!!! His paws were my favorite part!!
He is so ugly he is kind of cute!
We fed the animals and they were a very friendly!!! But we did smell like a goat by the time we left!! YUCK!
She is a "City Girl!"
This little guy was found in our camp! I am positive this is the smallest frog I have ever seen!Saw this sign and decided I want to live in BLISS!!! Exit 137 and you are there. Who knew it was so easy!
View from the Columbia River.
We saw this sign in Eugene Oregon. I am not sure what the purpose is. But I will say I was feeling very calm! I bet Bliss is full of these signs!!!
Saw this town and had to stop. It is not often you see Linn spelled this way. Well not unless you are in this town or looking over my birth certificate!!!
We saw some beautiful waterfalls along the way!!!
Here is a picture of one of them!!!
We found out the hard way the difference between "Weather Resistant" and"Water Proof." But have not fear...I spent 14$ on bungee cords and like any good girl scouts we took care of it! Never mind that there was a police officer watching us but never offering to help. OR that once we got is all covered we did not see a drop of rain!!
Well my friends that was my trip in a NUTSHELL!!! I hope you enjoyed that backward trip to Oregon! I know I loved it going forward!!!
Oh I forgot to mention....I saw 2 police officers in the entire state of Oregon. And yes one of them pulled me over!!! He said I was going 14 over and seemed to be distracted. Perhaps he did not know I was fro out of town and distracted taking in all the sights? But he was kind and let me off with a warning. So I considered my self warned and try really hard to not speed until I saw the "Welcome to Idaho sign!!" Then it was smooth sailing!!
You are so funny! I almost peed my pants when I read the caption below your marshmallow. Your trip looks like it was so much fun! I love the Oregon Coast!
ReplyDeleteI love love love your testimony Aubs. I love reading your blog, it always makes me happier, and strengthens my testimony. Love the comments on the flowers. You're so awesome!
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