Florence

We went to Florence with our good friends the Hakalas and Fultons for our grand finale of summer before work officially started for me. The kids had a blast. They played on the beach and swam in the pool. The kids all love playing together and have grown up together. In fact we think of them more like cousins than just friends. Of course we parents have a lot of laughs too. This was a great way to end summer.

This picture cracks me up. Natalie texting on the beach. I clearly remember when she was born and look at her now.

Love the camo coat Panch!

It wasn't as hard as you might think getting seating for 14. Better yet we were able to make a kids table and parents table.

Lucy

Don got the kids started builing a giant mound and tunnel system. They love it.

The oldest three, Ben, Natalie, Max

Crazy! My kids always end up in their swimsuits in the freezing water and there was Sam to join them.

We stopped by Heceta Head lighthouse on our way back home.