astoria column

We took this stunningly beautiful drive to the Astoria Column.

There are stairs up to the tower....

but I don't do heights.

I found out that Johnna doesn't either. 

sweet

 The view from down at the bottom of the tower...

was good enough for me.

Oregon is such a beautiful state.

(warning: heavy & sappy subject ahead)

As we drove up through the mountains & saw the evergreen trees my heart was sad- sad that I don't live amongst these beautiful trees anymore. I love the Northwest. I love the beauty & the rain.

okay okay- I admit it-

I cried.

It was just so beautiful.

 And

 I could BREATH the air.

 I'm talkin' fresh, sweet, moist, clean air--- it's so hot & dry in Utah.

 Do you know what I mean?

I love green & clean air-- is that a crime?!

 Honestly though- I do love my Utah home.

 I don't think I could move back now?

(Don't tempt me though!)

 It's so pretty there & there are good people where ever you live- Still.

 We have a good life here & I am afraid that we could not match it anywhere else?

I guess we just need to go on vacation more?

Being Gargoyles in Astoria: