{Sun River}

We went to Sun River to the family cabin this past week. It was a wonderful 5 days filled of swimming, biking, hiking in caves, more swimming, and TONS of boating.

This old cabin was built over  50 years ago by Chad grandfather and it is a treasured family possession. It sits on an icy cove on the Deschuttes river which is why we enjoy the boating. They have a kayak, paddle boat, row boat, and inflatable raft.

Juniper Swim Center in Bend

the coolest part... the rubber lined pool

View from the deck. I brought a pool to set up (I envisioned reading while the kids played in the evening), but instead they wanted big pools and wouldn't touch the small one so I soaked my feet. The cove is really close, but I am a much higher elevation.

Back of the cabin from the water (again it's close but this angle is from a lower elevation)
Cabin upgrades

New bathroom

New kitchen floor

Chad and my brother in-laws, as well as their cousins made these plates every year when they were kids. Chad decorated his portions when was two and three.   

Blinded by the camera flash in the Lava Caves.

This is Ryley's new pose- He says he's a "Rock star."

Smores

 Ryley hated this deer on the wall.

 Maisey trying out her skills in the double kayak.

 Girl night. Make-up, nails, masks, and chick flicks

We have missed this old family tradition for 5 years now! Yes, we use to go every summer (like all the other family members do, some multiple times), but we skipped the year we moved to Beaverton, and so that makes 5 summers. NEVER again however, we loved all the peace and quiet!