Hello Family- I finally made it to the sight. I am in Portland this morning having peppermint coffee with Andy and Andi. It is a foggy day today but it looks really pretty. We are trying to decide if we are going kayaking on the coast today or go back down to Salem and hike a waterfall with Cathy, Shani and Jonna. The picture above is from yesterday, we explored Lincoln City, Depoe and Newport. The sunset was absolutely amazing. We had the perfect winter coastal day with the wind blowing off shore. Andy was a great guide. Destiny was here with Raum, but left on Sunday. She is a great mom. Joey and his kids came for the weekend too and he made a beautiful dinner for all of us. It is really great to have so much of the family together. a
Although some of you are missing....you know who you are. Maybe next year we will get all of us in one place. So vacation is great, I get to sleep in, see beautiful sights, dink wine while the stock market makes someone else crazy this week. Work has definately been my joy and challenge this year. When I get back to Detroit I have to hit my book and get my 66 passed. I think I will enjoy Christmas first. Josh I am really looking forward to seeing you. I miss you alot. I read some stuff about Rommel of the desert. I have questions about that when you get home. Dad and Sue are at my house this week Christmas shopping. Life is good. I think we are all blessed to have been put on this earth together. I love you all so much. Mayle

P.S. All of these pictures are from the visit here in Oregon except for the one of Brandy's family which was the baby's baptism at St Kierans. enjoy