Sunriver

We recently returned from a business trip to Sunriver.  Actually, it was our annual Girls Cross Country camping trip.  Only this year, we rented a house instead of camping.  It turned out to be a mini vacation for our family....one that I hope we'll repeat every year.  The day we arrived Bruce (head coach) and I took the girls on a short run along the Deschutes River; then we settled into the house and had burgers for dinner.  The second day we drove to Paulina Lake for another run. After the girls' afternoon nap, we went to the SHARC, which is the fancy-shmancy, new waterpark in Sunriver.  McKinley had a blast in the kiddie pool, jumping off the edge into the water over and over and over and over again. The third day we attempted to summit South Sister, but made it a little past treeline before we decided to turn around. After our hike we took the girls to The Village, where there were shops. restaurants, and a huge bouncy house play area.  The last night in Sunriver, after Dadda and the girls had gone to sleep, Momma went star-tipping. Overall, we had an amazing time.  Dadda got to spend some real quality time with his daughters during all of Momma's cross country excursions. And the girls did amazing, especially considering the sleeping arrangements.

 Enjoying some family time outside before dinner.

 McKinley blowing dandelions.

 "The Girls" before we ran an LSD run (long, slow distance) around Paulina Lake.

 The scenic overlook above Paulina Lake.

 Hannah, Irena, Deborah, Kristi, McKaelie & Rebecca pose with Piper after our LSD run.

McKinley holds the wildflowers we picked.

 Testing out the water fountain in the kiddie pool at the SHARC.

 McKinley's version of swimming: pulling herself while she walks with her arms.

 Sun-bathing beauties!

The bouncy house slide provides endless entertainment.

 Chillin' in The Village after playing in the bouncy house gym.

 The girls at the start of our hike up South Sister.

 Momma and the girls pose in front of the summit of South Sister before turning around due to bad footwear and too much snow. 

 A view of Broken Top summit during our lunch break. 

 Picturesque Mt. Bachelor from the parking lot at Todd Lake.

 A tree graveyard on the way back home.