bend

We tagged along with Brian when he had to go to Bend for a school conference.  

Kids loved being in a hotel, any hotel.  Cartoons in hotels are even better than they are at home.

We tried not to spend money while we were there, so that's why it was so fantastic that the Dollar Tree had it's grand opening celebration while we were there!  While Brian was at his conference, we got to go to the party and the kids go their face painted, we got free cookies, and we even scored some free chip clips!  It was awesome!

Of course we went swimming.  Their absolute favorite thing.  A rousing game of Little Mermaid was played.  

I didn't get any shots of Brian, but this is the view from our room.  

The drive to Bend is really beautiful.  Actually, it's more than beautiful, it's breathtaking in more than one spot.  I would love to do it again someday.

That's it!