"Wish you were here"

"my Oregon cousins"


So, this post was supposed to be the "wetter" side of Oregon, the Willamette Valley.  During our stay however, it was sunny, warm & beautiful!
Thank you to my sweet Aunt and Cousins for having us stay with you for a couple of days.

I still have so many photos I want to share of Oregon & Washington, but we are still traveling and finding the time to post has been difficult.  I hope you'll hang in there with me and I'll be back soon!

Becca 

Comments

Pamela said…
I'm following your journey Becca and loving your photos. Can't wait to see more!!
Just wait till you get to British Columbia you will love it here!!
Pamela xo
July 7, 2010 at 8:59 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
I am enjoying the photos! HAVE FUN! ♥
July 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Catherine said…
Cute girls ~ wonderful photo!

Hurry back ~ we miss you! :)
xo Catherine
July 7, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Unknown said…
What a great picture! I will chat with you soon!
Hugs, Linda
July 7, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Lisa said…
Looking forward to all the pics. Glad you're having fun. Love the photo in this post. :)
July 8, 2010 at 7:25 AM
Kelly Warren said…
well the one picture you did share is gorgeous! so sweet.
July 8, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Alina said…
How sweet! Perfect moment captured in a perfect photo! Love it XO
July 8, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Anonymous said…
What a wonderful photo! I can almost feel that sunshine; Have fun on your travels.

Pam
July 10, 2010 at 10:50 PM
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