Faja and Cassidy were fast-friends. Cassidy has the "look of love" on her face here. They had such a great time playing together non-stop. Faja really looked out for her too and was herding her at the beach. She was also especially funny at bath time.........Cassidy was splashing and Faja just stared intently and tried to catch the water. We were both cracking up at it........such fun!

This is the gorgeous view from Deb and Kurt's house! (I felt like I was on the ship! ) Their home is just beautiful and filled with wonderful organizational ideas and beautiful colors. The best part is, though, that they are wonderful hosts who make you feel so warmly welcomed in their home. It was a perfect setting for some much needed "friend/ girlfriend time"!!! We laughed and cooked and hung out and saw the sights for 10 wonderful days! Thank you so very much Deb and Kurt and Faja for the amazing time!

YEAH!!!!! Together at last!!! We really missed Auntie Marla!!!!

Auntie Marla is our favorite KID!!!!! Wheeeeeeee.......she's SO fun!!!!!!!!

Girlfriends RULE!!!!! Cassidy is decorating her wonderful Auntie Marla! We had such a fabulous time with her and will NEVER go two long years without a Marla hug!!!! Can't you just see the contentment on Marla's beautiful face? There is nothing sweeter than just falling back into where you left off with great friends! We just let our hair down and felt that relaxing love that is true friendship. Thank you Jesus for such a sweet, sweet time spent.

Beach Ballet..........Cassidy never misses a chance to climb, dance, sing and play!!!

The beautiful, rugged Oregon coast............That is Kurt in the distance to the left and Yaquina Lighthouse to the right. We had three perfectly sunny days and we didn't waste any time heading to the beach.

Cassidy never wanted to leave the beach!

Marla, Debbie and Faja on Faja's Beach.........Girlfriends for 38 years! We had a wonderful time with Deb, Kurt, Faja and MAAAAAALA in Newport, Oregon. We even stayed longer than originally planned because it was so great!!!!