Oregon trip July 2007

Okay, so I thought I would play super-mom and take all three of my boys to Oregon to my best friend's wedding. Justin was in Alaska fishing, poor guy =), and I couldn't miss the wedding so I packed up all the kids and drove 800 miles all by myself. I lived to tell the story and everything! We had a good time and my kids got to see lots of aunts and uncles. We spent a day at the beach while we were there and had a great time. I took the kids to the Portland Temple where Justin and I got married and walked around a bit. We went up to the front door just so the boys could peek in and the sweet temple worker at the door said we could come in. He let us walk through the atrium there in the waiting area and I have to say that was the best minute I have spent in the temple. My boys even felt it. Their faces were priceless. It just reminded me that families are the reason for temples and it was a great experience to have all my boys there with me. We stayed with my sister Becky and her hubbie and had a blast. My kids love Aunt BekBek and Uncle Jake. We were there for a week. Needless to say, I was NOT looking forward to the drive home but my kids were troopers. I have the best boys in the world. I would not have taken the trip if I didn't think they could do it. I have to say though, in-car DVD players are a small miracle. It helped to break up the monotony of the drive. All in all, it was a wonderful trip, but I don't think I will do it alone again...