After 11 days in Rapid City, S. Dakota and a new engine in our car, we completed our trip in just 3 days rather than the week we planned on taking.
We spent a night somewhere in Montana... then a night in Spokane, Washington before making it into Knappa, Oregon. Knappa is the town we used to live in, and we have many friends still there. We did not get chance to visit many, but will be back soon to catch up with everyone, since we are only 3 hours down the road.
Madison got to catch up with her bestest friends ever Nikki & Kylie which made the trip for her. The rest of our family spent some much needed down time with the Saltmarsh family. Kathleen is one of my "besties" and she has had a very recent and devastating loss in her life, her brother passed away and left behind his darling daughter. I was able to spend a couple days hopefully bringing some laughter back into Kathleen's life along with just listening and giving some hugs to that sweet girl. Kathleen and I just clicked, and although we have only known each other for a few years, it seems like we have been a part of each others lives forever... it is hard to remember life with out her. We had a wonderful couple days catching up... and I can't wait to get back to visit.
Then we headed down the road 3 hours and made it to Newport. Newport is where Monica another of my "bestest" friends lives. She just (re)opened up her candle shop Bohemian Candle,she actually relocated it from Morro Bay, Ca. The shop is gorgeous. The shop completes Monica and fills her with a happiness~ which you can feel when you walk in. If you are ever in Newport - you must visit the shop!
I can remember 15 years ago Steve moved me to Florence, Oregon. I hated it... for the first year or two and could not wait until we could move. This is our third tour in Oregon and now the funny thing is Oregon feels like home. Now if we could just find a home to live in that would make it even better. :)
It is a bit chilly, but the kids and Steve are loving it.
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