Silver Falls

After church at Newberg Friends on the Sunday of the holiday weekend, we had a delightful picnic at Silver Falls State Park, one of the most amazing places on earth.  Having lived close to it for a number of years, it is a special place.  Though it was crowded on such a popular weekend, you cannot escape the breathtaking beauty of the many waterfalls.  Getting to walk behind a waterfall is certainly something that is fun.

Uncle Kevin was renamed Uncle Bob by some silly girls and our kids had so much fun getting to know all of Doug's cousins and family.

Gabi was also testing out hiking with a cast to see if backpacking might be an option.  We decided that might not be the best idea.  

The view from behind the waterfall.  Wow!  Such beauty makes one remember the spectacular Pacific Northwest.