Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend the three of us decided to head down to Bend, OR for the three day weekend. The forecast was for cool rainy weather, but since we are from Vancouver, WA, why should that stop us?!? We had a great time, but should have taken the forecast as a sign of what was to come.

We made the drive on Sturday morning, arriving at Bob and Bev's about 1:30. Later in the afternoon, we went bowling!

Drew poses for his bowling picture with Dad.

Sunday morning, time to head outside and enjoy the cool weather. Heading to Nana's for dinner later. For now, enjoy the fact that it is not raining!

Drew's favorite Bend activity... throwing things for dogs to catch. Here Drew throws a frisbee for Tuck.

Drew loves Mr. Patterson

Wilderness Drew

3:00 Sunday. We head over to Nana and Grandpa Steve's for dinner and more hanging out outdoors. I know that we were bummed to learn that Amos and Andy were going away in a couple of days. Drew had been asking to be able to feed them some hay all weekend.

Drew brings some hay to Amos and Andy. Nana and Grandpa Steve are getting rid of them this week. Drew will miss them a lot!

I told you, Drew's favorite Bend activity. Mom watches proudly. This time Drew is tossing the "football" for Rowdy, the most accurately named dog of all time.

Drew and Grandpa Steve having fun on the "Red Racecar"

Oohhhh... pointy. Drew likes a little danger.

Dad is proud of this picture.

Drew and gnarled tree.

Nana and Drew having fun.

Good times in the great outdoors. Drew and Nana.

As I alluded to earlier, we should have taken that stormy forecast as an omen. The car was acting suspiciously before we left, but the desire to get outta dodge was just too great. We made it about half way home this afternoon before the car quit. Let this be a recomendation to all who read this blog. GET AAA PLUS!!!! As it turns out, we were 97.5 miles from the mechanic. AAA+ takes care of towing up to 100 miles. It would have been $5.00 per mile over 100. We eventually made it home (about 5 1/2 hours after we started) We'll find out tomorrow how the car is. We are hoping only a couple hundred bucks. Keep your fingers crossed!

The Honda. Not moving.

Mom and Drew seem to be handling the wait with no problems!

The family waits patiently for the tow truck to arrive.

Killing time waiting for the truck, Drew and Mom stretch their legs and take in the scenery.