Chasing Butterflies: November 2010

We were lucky to have a beautiful afternoon this year to take Lyla to the pumpkin patch. We have been going to the same place for the last two years. It was fun to finally have a little person to bring with us. She loved all of the animals, and there were plenty... puppies, rabbits, horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, goats. Unfortunatly this place has the best donuts ever. Impossible to resist. This place is always a good time for our family.

A Hidden Gem

After we went to the aquarium we drove into Newport and to the harbor. I love seeing all of the boats. Plus it was just one of those cute, yet working fishing ports that has all things to be perfect.

Newport Aquarium

One of the big reasons that we decided to vacation where we did was because it is close to the Newport Aquarium. I really thought it would be a fun activity with Lyla at 11 months. It was. She was facinated with all of the fish. Plus we went on a Thursday morning which meant the place was a ghost town so Lyla could just wander aimlessly to her hearts content. It was a fun random view of an aquarium. Normally Matt and I read the cards/plaques and are interested to learn a little something on a trip like that. Not this time, but somehow it didn't seem to matter. Who knew the aquarium glass floor could be so scary and fun at the same time. Lyla did.

October Trip to the Coast

The farmers' market ended October 9th and we were promptly off to the beach for a week shortly after. It was a much needed change of pace for everyone. We rented a house in Waldport, OR just south of Newport. It was a great house just a block away from the beach and it had a fenced yard and allowed dogs. All big pluses for us. We went out to the house on Tuesday. We spent much of our time out on the beach. Lyla loved walking around in the sand. She has been to the beach a few other times but couldn't really walk then, so this was a big deal for her. She also loved letting the sand fall through her fingers. Super cute.