We had a blast this past week enjoying some summer fun at Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon with the Bartsch family. We figured out that this was about our 15th annual trip, and Kristofer's 7th trip! Can't believe it has been that many years of relaxation, rest and rejuvenation in the beautiful high desert of Oregon! We had a wonderful time introducing Aaden to this wonderful place. Highlights included first swimming pool adventure (turned into an almost daily adventure), walks in the stroller to view the spectacular meadow complete with views of the Three Sisters, Black Butte, Mt. Washington and Three Fingered Jack. Visits with Cousin Deborah at her pool, learning to kick, kick, kick with her, MAJOR teething that landed him in Urgent Care in Bend with a 102.5 temperature (complete with extremely swollen gums, a huge soar on his tongue and less then 4 hours of sleep in a 48 hour period). Needless to say we were SO thankful to have family around to help us in those sleepless and painful times. When the Dr. said he was sorry it happened on vacation we just looked at each other and said 'we're not'! Nothing like Grandma and Grandpa taking a turn to snuggle the babe at 4am and helping with a bath at 4:30am to get the fever down. By the end of the week we were basically back on schedule, eating solid foods again and enjoying the pool time, and playing inside/outside. Aaden was even so good as to allow the girls to get a little shopping in and go out to dinner.
A few development updates: third tooth came in with a storm, tried a milkshake through a straw and loved it, waves regularly bye and hi, says "hi dada", sat up on his own, army crawls a lot, no fear of the water at the pool (swim lessons to come), opens and closes all sorts of drawers and is a great trooper for 8 hour car rides!
PS - Mom and Dad got some relaxing activities in too (bike riding, fly fishing (Kristofer caught 4 fish!!), tennis and swimming of course).
Enjoy some photos from our great family vacation!
Corn muffin "yes please"!
Playing under the table is fun Mom!
Great Grandad Howard even played with me!
Waving at the pool, first time swimming!
I loved my ladybug floater!
Wearing Dada's shirt to warm up after a swim!
Grandpa's hat is cool too!
The whole gang at dinner on the deck
Our beautiful sunset on the last night complete with double rainbow, lightening and sun over Black Butte!
8 hour car rides require some entertainment on Mom's part, he did great though!
Good morning Dobelstein family. My name is Katie Williams with Black Butte Ranch and I came across your blog when it popped up on my "blog alert" for Black Butte Ranch. I loved reading your story about your family vacation here. Family time is very special (especially when there is an unhappy baby from teething).
ReplyDeleteI also write the official Black Butte Ranch blog titled "Life at the Ranch". I invite you and your family to follow my blog so you can keep up with what's happening at the Ranch, post your comments and stories about your experience here. The blog is located at www.blackbutteranch.blogspot.com.
Take care and we'll see you next time at the Ranch!
Katie Williams