4th Of July

Our long awaited vacation finally began July 3rd. Despite fighting a head cold, we picked up Sydney and were off for a 7hr road trip with an 8 year old. We made a quick stop in Davis at Dos Coyotes, a favorite since I attended college at UC Davis. After filling back up we were on the road again. We made it up to Grantspass OR in the evening and enjoyed some family time before catching some sleep for the night.

Up early for the 4th to eat at a local breakfast joint before heading to Hellgate jet boat excursions for the morning tour. A couple hours on the water full of site seeing along the Rogue River, lunch, then the trip back. The most amazing part of the trip was the bald eagle pair; the boat drivers has a relationship with one of them, he catches fish at lunch, wistles and lets the fish float downstream, and if the bird is hungry it will swoop in and get it.... What a site!!! We also saw nesting osprey and great blue herron. It was a blast.

Later that day it was off to purchase fireworks, and head back to Kelli & Rich's for BBQ, beer and fun. We spent the evening with good food, good people and good fun.