We've had lots of fun

the kids at the country's only municipal elevator

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the kids behind the wheel together

. typical photo of the kids

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[Note: The following highlights our week in Oregon. Some of this won't mean anything to anyone but me, but it's still fun to sing along. And really, who doesn't love to sing along with Cash?? The tune is I've Been Everywhere by Johnny Cash.]

We packed our bags and left the house at four thirty in the morning
Thought they would sleep on the drive down or board the plane with much yawning
No such luck made for a long first day, but we arrived smiling
Family, friends, relaxation - all things we have been craving
We missed Oregon but are happy to be south again
And we say, "Listen, guys! We've got plenty of room, you just tell us when!"
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(Chorus)
We've had lots of fun, guys
We've had lots of fun, guys
Flew from here to there, guys
Over one thousand miles, guys
To see family and friends, guys
We've had lots of fun
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We saw Grandma, Grandpa, eagle claw, Cole's first birthday
comfy booth, her new tooth, smart youth, fun cousin play
where we were, Doug Fir, Tow Mater, happy babies
small feet, lorikeet, no Uncle Pete, very tall trees
screen door, dinosaur, humidor, close down the place
boy Cushman, miles driven, Chinese chicken, I know that face
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(Repeat Chorus)
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tennis, old mattress, tortoise, Honda race car
Grandma's place, boat race, suitcase, drinks at a bar
old neighbors, toddlers, need diapers, elevator
some sun, no run, hot dog bun, alligator
icky colds, full households, no real scolds, shopping fun
long walks, some good talks, hear her squawk, hi Logan!
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(Repeat Chorus)
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great spirit, her vomit, big omelette, fun barbeques
super clean, Dairy Queen, one tough 'tween, day at the zoo
old peer, good beer, birthday cheer, tattoos on arms
lots of rain, delayed plane - what a pain!, no set alarms
IHOP food, we shampooed, warnings issued, I don't mind her
daily coffee, missed him madly, see what I mean, sir
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(Repeat Chorus)
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shiny chromes, childhood homes, free to roam, noisy beagle
learn to drive, we survive, high five, yummy bagel
videos, blow your nose, friends and foes, fun with brothers
mailings, borrowed things, bear sightings, friendly cobblers
Ground Kontrol, waterhole, vacant fishbowl, missed the city
tall cousin, girl cousin, fun cousin, oh so pretty
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We've had lots of fun, guys
We've had lots of fun, guys
Flew from here to there, guys
Over one thousand miles, guys
To see family and friends, guys
We will have to go again soon
We've had lots of fun
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Thomas enjoys jam with breakfast ~ Tow Mater

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feeding the lorikeets