Happy 12th Birthday Paxton!

May 31, 2021: Celebrating Paxton's 12th Birthday!

Josh wrote: "Paxton is 12 today.  He came into this world surprising us all.  When he puts his mind to something he has no deviation.  He lets his older brothers know they have no authority over him.  He takes charge of his own life and loves his Mom, telling her each night.  I worry for him socially because he is so much like me, but my worry passes as I see our similarities in ability, drive and tenacity.  Happy Birthday Pax.  I love you son."

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Life would not be complete without Paxton!  He is so loving, is always willing to help, takes great care of his puppy, loves Star Wars and brings so much laughter to our home.  We love you so much Pax!

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We finished our campout on Paxton's birthday.  We spent the first part of the day packing up camp and then driving home.  Because of traffic, we chose to drive through Silverton and it was a pretty drive. 

Paxton's birthday dessert wish was a Dairy Queen ice cream cake, so after we got home, we went a picked one up.  Happiest Birthday to Paxton!

Bullard's Beach Campout: Day 3

May 30, 2021: Kaden slept in the hammock every night.  He claimed it was comfortable.

Eating and playing games.

Exploring the coastline near Bandon, Oregon.

Playing at Devil's Kitchen.

 

A beautiful beach full of rock formations to explore.

Josh and Josh.

The kids crawled in to explore this tiny cave.

Elle and Alicia.

Josh trying to nap on the rocks.

Favorite beach activity: digging big holes in the sand.

Tux got to spend some time off leash when other dogs weren't near by.  He really loved running so fast!

Kaden can nap just about anywhere.

Sitting and relaxing on the beach, while the kids play.

After we left the beach, Josh wanted to stop in town at Tony's Crab Shack to buy some fresh crab for dinner at camp.

He picked up 2 crabs and then cooked them at camp.

Freshly cooked crabs.

Enjoying time around the campfire in the evening.