Matt's mom came to spend the last week with us. While she was here she decided that she needed to go home to Oregon and be with Grandpa Red for a while. Since we are only 4 1/2 hours away we decided to drive her up there and spend the weekend.
We absolutely love Oregon. It is so beautiful! The rolling hills, and the amazing trees are never ending. Austin and Easton wanted Grandpa to show them how to pan for gold in Galls Creek. When Grandpa was growing up his mother, Grandma Gertie, used to pan for gold and was able to feed her family. She never got rich, but she was able to meet their needs.
The boys thought that they were going to strike it rich! Grandpa gave them a few lessons and they did find a few tiny flecks, but nothing worth saving. Being that we are so close now we might have to make another trip up there soon! It was great being able to visit with Grandpa and other family members while we were there. The kids love being able to run through the fields and up and down the creek. Matt loves watching the kids do the same things that he did on the very same farm when he was young.
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