A few weekends ago Nancy and I did a 'girls only' trip to Tillamook. The weather was fabulous! The ice cream was divine and the girls played until they had nothing left. It really was a perfect day. Now if only this rain would stop so we could repeat it!
So this is our secret beach. I absolutely love it here. I can let the girls run and not worry and I get to rest on the back of old fallen logs while I stare out at the water and watch the girls. The sand is so soft and the trees keep the wind somewhat at bay. Love it, love it, love it here!
Ellie is not crazy about sand or grass, or any texture touching her feet and hands, but she finally warmed up to it all. I love this shot because she was so proud that she actually touched the sand - and I was so glad that she finally got off my lap, hip, back...ect...
Look she even made it into the water! YaHOOOOOO!
The girls found a fort that someone had started and they decided to finish the job. We were amazed at the size of logs they were hauling from all across the beach. Our favorites where the black ashed ones out of a bonfire pit. Yeah, laundry was fun when we got home. Not to mention that the shirt and leggings Ansley has on were hanging in a display case at Gap only yesterday, why not break them into reality gently.
We found a bunch of dead crabs which Miranda, of course, was in love with. She wanted to bring them all home, smells and all - not a chance sweetheart!
Ellie was not as fond of them.
The tide was on it's way out as we started to head home so we took the opportunity to check out the tide pools for all sorts of creatures. Nothing this time other than the occasional crab and teeny tiny fish that the girls wanted me to catch for dinner. Needless to say fish was not on the table for Gary when he got home.
I love your pictures. Sorry that you don't get sunny days like that very often
ReplyDeleteThanks, normally we do by now but you know global warming and all =). I can't wait for the summers here. They are perfect. It rarley gets over 89, low humidity, and nice long days followed by amazing sunsets. You going home at all this year. We can't. I would love to try and get us all back home at the same time one of these years! Or maybe in Utah for conference. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!! Looks like so much fun :) Oregon summers are the best! Not too hot, beautiful weather.
ReplyDeletethis is Courtney, btw :)
ReplyDeleteHow come you never take me to this secret beach hmm? It looks like you all had a great time. I especially love the dead crabs!
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