Breathtaking Crater Lake

If you've never visited Crater Lake, you should put it near the top of your list - it really is breathtaking! We had the opportunity to visit it again with our family while we were in Southern Oregon. The first time we went was on our honeymoon and we stayed in the rustic lodge....did you ever hear that story...?? Well, apparently, in the summer months it is super busy, and it's recommended to get reservations far in advance. But we were just kinda winging it during our trip and didn't make and reservations for anything! We got there around 4 pm, which was the latest time you could check in for the night and they had just two tiny rooms left. The person in line behind us took the other room. :) Whew - an answer to a prayer that hadn't even been requested! :)

Anyways! Back to our current trip.... :)

Kate walking with help from Mommy along the rock wall near the Rim
"Beautiful view, eh cousin?" ;)

Nah, I bet they're just interested in this cute little ladybug. :)View from the observatory

I think this would be a great sledding hill during the wintertime! ;)
Looking out toward Klamath Falls area

Our destination was right at the tippy-top. Can you tell I love me some sunflare? ;)
Starting up the hike

At the top - I think this used to be some kind of lookout for spotting forest fires

Dave and I up at the top

Sarah :)

See those little toy cars - that's where we started the hike. :)

The Google car that takes pictures of the street view on Google Maps - who knows, maybe one day you'll see the group of us on that website someday! ;)

Philemon with his Auntie.

Spires - these this are so neat - and huge, too!

Driving on the way back to Klamath Falls

And one last panoramic look at the beautiful Crater Lake!

Golfing

Okay, back to a little bit of our trip to Southern Oregon! At the resort there was a beautiful golf course - some of us brought along our golf clubs and spent a lot of time at the driving range and putting green!

A small part of the golf course in the morning light.

Another frosty leaf! :)

I can't remember what this practice area was called - a chip and putt something.... Anyways - it was great practice - I spent a lot of time in the sand pit! ;)
Susie taking a swing at the ball Kate's ready to play, with a ball in both hands! :)
Down at the driving range

A column of dirt flying up just after the ball was hit (the flying one on the left)

A beautiful Family!

I got the chance to have a short session with a beautiful family that we are good friends with! They are the most photogenic family ever - even with 5 kids, everyone was ready to put a big smile on their face for pictures! :) Here's a little peek at a few of my favorites. :)

Awwww...sisterly love - Rebecca (she was our flowergirl in our wedding) and Naomi

Rebecca and Hannah

The whole family!

There was still some beautiful fall colors and fun leaves hanging around! I think this is my favorite family picture of them. ;)

And a parting shot that is sure to bring a smile to your face! :)

I'll have the rest of the pictures to you soon, H. family! :) Thanks so much for

letting me take your family photos! :)