Places to go...

We had to take the children to Jantzen Beach to ride the Carousel!  They waited a few extra minutes because we got there right before Happy Hour started (2 for 1 rides)!

Marin was again looking for a side saddle but settled for this pretty white horse.

Marshall picked his horse right away and was ready to get the ride started. 

Several times, we walked to the school right by our house.  This particular afternoon, we had the grounds to ourselves.  I was so excited to swing higher and higher!  The children were excited for the monkey bars!

Marin crossed and crossed and crossed some more!

Then we moved to the jungle gym.  Marshall wanted to slide down the Firefighters' pole.

Ben and I slid down the slide but first we had to pose.  There was a kissing shot but it was a little blurry so I settled for using this one instead.

Another afternoon, we met Ben downtown.  While we were waiting for him, we spent a little shopping time in Pioneer Place.  Of course we took a few pictures along the way!

Marshall clowning around with a pair of beavers in a sidewalk fountain

Deer on the sidewalk are meant for posing.  The both hold on by the ears!

Bear cubs!

Marin managed to get to the top of the bear and stay there long enough for this picture.  She slipped down right afterwards and said she had no idea that bears were so slippery!

We went to Pioneer Courthouse Square to see if there was a map of Oregon at the Visitors Office.  They saw the water fountain and could hardly contain the poses!