We have lived in a lot of beautiful places where there are so many fun (and free) things to do... yet our lives (pre-Eugene) always seemed so BEYOND busy, that when and if a peaceful moment ever opened up on the calendar (which was rare), we just resorted to staying at home and accomplishing something important on our ever-growing to-do list. Not again. Not this time. I refuse to live in another beautiful place (probably the most beautiful so far) and not take part in all that there is to do around here. So... we live exactly ONE hour from the coast. I was determined to at least get the kids and I there, since our weekends are always filled up with important to-dos. I recruited my friend, Kelli, as my tour guide and off we went to play at the beach. It was GORGEOUS!!!
Arrived and ate lunch before we hiked the little trail to the lighthouse
At the top, in front of the lighthouse. The view was spectacular!
Kate, taking in the beauty all around and just infatuated by the ocean.
Jackson, Ryan, Zack, Kate & Brooklyn (on the way back down... to the beach!!)
Jackson was anxious to play!
First things first. Find rocks to throw into the ocean.
Jackson must have thrown 1,000 rocks into the ocean! (okay, maybe not quite that many...)
Lucy & Kate... oooh! The water is cold, Mommy!
Katie is such a helper. And so good to Lucy!
Lucy, testing out the water, inch by inch
Climbing on the rocks in the caves. Jackson & Katie loved exploring with their friends, Zack, Ryan & Brooklyn
Lucy was absolutely in heaven. No boundaries!
Is this chubby baby girl starting to look long and lean to you too, or is it just me?! I am NOT ready for her to grow up yet! (And I have a sneaking suspicion that she is going to TOWER over me. We'll see.)
Katelynn & Brooklyn were BFF's out here.
Jackson & Katie stopped for a quick photo opp. Thanks, you two! You're the best!!
Lucy with "Aunt Kelli"
Jackson, Zack & Ryan
Kate chasing another seagull
Katie in her element!
Lucy LOVES Kelli; taking the ocean in strides... brave girl though. She loved every minute!
Jackson loved everything about the beach, especially running in & out with the tide and having the water "chase" him. He loves anything that feels like a race.
Lucy carried a rock with her about 68% of the time we were at the beach. Silly girl!
I attempted a picture of my kids... at one point, Kate just laid down completely flat on the towel, we if she were sunbathing. Lucy & Jackson took turns looking every direction but the camera. This was the best we could do. It was blue sky (zero clouds!), a warm, perfect day on the beautiful Oregon coast!! Thanks Wilkinsons for showing us around!
We had a piano recital at a retirement center. Our students did excellently! Although, I love all of these kids, I am going to showcase my students who were able to participate.
Camilla
Ty
Kashmir
Arrived and ate lunch before we hiked the little trail to the lighthouse
At the top, in front of the lighthouse. The view was spectacular!
Kate, taking in the beauty all around and just infatuated by the ocean.
Jackson, Ryan, Zack, Kate & Brooklyn (on the way back down... to the beach!!)
Jackson was anxious to play!
First things first. Find rocks to throw into the ocean.
Jackson must have thrown 1,000 rocks into the ocean! (okay, maybe not quite that many...)
Lucy & Kate... oooh! The water is cold, Mommy!
Katie is such a helper. And so good to Lucy!
Lucy, testing out the water, inch by inch
Climbing on the rocks in the caves. Jackson & Katie loved exploring with their friends, Zack, Ryan & Brooklyn
Lucy was absolutely in heaven. No boundaries!
Is this chubby baby girl starting to look long and lean to you too, or is it just me?! I am NOT ready for her to grow up yet! (And I have a sneaking suspicion that she is going to TOWER over me. We'll see.)
Katelynn & Brooklyn were BFF's out here.
Jackson & Katie stopped for a quick photo opp. Thanks, you two! You're the best!!
Lucy with "Aunt Kelli"
Jackson, Zack & Ryan
Kate chasing another seagull
Katie in her element!
Lucy LOVES Kelli; taking the ocean in strides... brave girl though. She loved every minute!
Jackson loved everything about the beach, especially running in & out with the tide and having the water "chase" him. He loves anything that feels like a race.
Lucy carried a rock with her about 68% of the time we were at the beach. Silly girl!
Miss Ginger & Katie were busy & productive in their row!
Jackson & I had Lucy sandwiched so she couldn't escape. I was impressed how Jackson kept up with Ginger & I as we picked. He filled that bucket himself in record time!!
YUMM!! These delicious berries still have flower petals on them! Incredible!!
A job well done!! Lots and lots of fresh strawberries and we had so much fun picking! Thanks for coming with us Miss Ginger!
Cheesy cookie face
We just love our little Lucy girl!
Sleepy Lucy... precious baby girl... growing up WAY too fast!!
Sleepy Jackson... can you tell his favorite color is green? (And he still LOVES his pups.)
Sleepy Kate... such a sweet (& very passionate) little girl!
Sweet little Lucy Lou enjoying her sandy pizza
Kate was a little busy making cupcakes and other delicacies to smile for a picture.
Jackson was also very busy building rivers through their sand city
Hi, Jackson!
Some of our A-mazing friends!!!
All done!
little baby green beans
tomato plants all in a row (+ hot peppers, bell peppers, zucchini, squash, green beans, pumpkins, cilantro, basil, eggplant, carrots, lettuce, onions & beets)
CORN!!!!
Lucy & Kate
Lucy was being silly
cheeeeeeeeese!
just like Daddy
Beautiful Katie Kate
Jackson showing me his latest bandaid (serious stuff!)
and happy...
and giggling!
