The Past Week, In Pictures

Trying on Daddy's shoes.

An afternoon at the park.

Mowing the lawn with Uncle Ryan.

This is the face Fisher made when mom said, "Road Trip!"

A visit to the Port Orford Coast Guard Station (no longer active). This is a 36' surf boat--they are no longer used by today's Coast Guard.

We hiked down the stairs that lead from the old station to where to boat house used to be. A LOT of stairs...not an active trail anymore so, they were a little over grown so, we were only able to go halfway down. This is the view from the halfway point.

While hiking down the stairs we spooked a deer in the grass. It shot right up the face of the cliff next to us when it saw us. We stood here for a while to take in the view and then heard the sound of a whale coming to the surface to take a breath. He was down below in this little cove feeding in the kelp beds.

And now, the climb back up. I (Mom) was packing Fisher and he helped during the climb by making all of my grunting sounds for me. Seriously, with each step I took, Fisher said, "Ugh, ugh, ugh...". Like it was a lot of work for him or something...

We counted 257 steps on our climb back up and we only went halfway down. Just think of the guys that used to be stationed there that had to climb those stairs, packing gear, several times each day!

Here mom is, sucking wind on the climb back up.

The view from the top. After the climb back up the stairs we hiked around on the trails that took you out to the head and to where the viewing tower used to be. We came around a corner early in the hike and caught two people with their pants down...right off the side of the trail! Oops!.....AWKWARD! (Sorry, I didn't get a picture.)

Fisher, now on Dad's back, goofing around in the backpack.

Too cute.

Petting Zoo

Here are a couple more pictures from our adventure at Wildlife Safari--these are of Fisher at the petting zoo, getting acquainted with the goats. The goats' enthusiasm was a little too much for Fisher....

A Trip Through Africa

Yesterday we took a mini road trip over to Winston and Roseburg, Oregon. After lunch and a walk through Roseburg, we headed over to Wildlife Safari in Winston. Wildlife Safari is a drive-through zoo where you stay in your car and the animals run wild through the park. The park is divided into sections representing all different areas of the world. We started in Africa where we saw wildebeasts, lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, cheetas, etc. Then in the Americas we saw grizzly bears, elk, black bears, turkeys and more. We also saw Siberian Tigers, hippos, aligators and much more. A fun trip, maybe enjoyed a little more by Mom and Dad than by Fisher :) (He was much more excited about getting to sit in the front seat of the car and push all of the buttons he could find up there than watching what was happening outside of the window). Here are a few pictures from the trip.

"Fisher, this is Ostrich."

"Ostrich, this is Fisher"

(I think the Ostrich experience was a little too close of an encounter for Fisher)

Walking around the Safari Park.

Our little Monkey.

Hanging out the window to see all of the animals.

(Sorry the car was so dirty)

Giraffes right by the car!! I also got another picture of two giraffes that were, let's say, spending some "quality time" together. But, I didn't feel it was Blog appropriate so, you won't find it posted here.

The Wheatley Family.

Sunny Days

While Dad has been hard at work, Mom and I have been trying to get familiar with our new stompin' grounds. The weather is nice here in Coos Bay (so far, at least) so we've been playing at the park a lot in the afternoons. In the mornings we've been going to swim lessons (which are awesome, by the way) but, since both Mom and I are in the pool for those, we have no pictures to share.

But, here are a few taken over the past few days that you might enjoy...

Playing at Mingus Park.

Mom and I, Self Portrait

Picking up sticks on our walk around the lake at Mingus Park.

Mom and I, Self Portrait II (Early morning story time in my reading nest).

My reading nest.

Watching the ducks and seagulls.

A basket of blankets in the living room that I like to sit in.

Coos Bay! (or as Fisher says, "Booooooo-Bay!)

We've arrived in Coos Bay--our new home for the next four years. We were very sad to leave our home in Newport but, our new place in Coos Bay is starting to feel more and more like home with each box unpacked.

Packing, packing, packing....boxes, boxes and more boxes

Loading up the truck!

Fisher doing a safety check on the U-Haul trailer.

One-way to Coooooos Bay!

Baby Hauler.

Nana & Papa came to visit today and we spent the afternoon walking around Shore Acres Park. What a gorgeous place! Sprawling lawns, beautiful flowers and incredible views of the coast--such a great place for an afternoon walk. Fisher had a blast running around the gardens--we're already looking forward to going back again!

What a face...

He loved the fountain! At the end of the walk we let him throw in a few coins...

Strike a Pose...

Just had to touch all of the flowers....

"Let me in! Let me in!"

Bloomin' Lily Pads...

See the little hand reaching into this shot?....(see the flowers quivering in fear??)

So many beautiful plants!

Orchids.

Roses of all kinds.

Stop and smell the flowers.

Turns out Coos Bay is home to these GIANT beetle things. This guy is about an inch and a half long and a half inch wide. Oh God......I can't handle it. Looks like Fisher and I will be staying indoors for the next four years.