oregon coast- it just doesn't get any better than this

It's been so long since I've posted & so much has happened in our lives here-- 

BUT

I want to finish posting our Oregon trip so I am trying to stay focused!

(Brett gave me a ticket to go see Megan & her family for my birthday so I left 4 days after getting home from Oregon)

Plus I have a BIG announcement coming... I need to give this announcement it's due, so it will wait for another day.

Tuesday in Oregon was so much fun-

We had an easy morning & then headed to Cannon Beach- where I FELL IN LOVE with the area even more & if we could work it financially I think we would move ASAP. 

We ate at Mo's -- YUM

and loved the beautiful beaches.

Fish & Chips

I wish I had some right now.

This is the good stuff folks.

And the clam chowder... good stuff, although my sister's clam chowder Sunday night was better- I'm not kidding.

Trent opted for a chili dog & he was not dissapointed.

On the way home we stopped at the most darling place- I forget the name & didn't take a picture- to ride go carts. Awesome place- great family who owns the place. If you are ever in the area stop in. REally fun.

 

 The kids had a blast-

but it was most fun watching Cole.

He had the best time!

Cole LOVED the "ocean house" and I hear he cried the whole 5 hour trip home because he didn't want to leave. I know how you feel, buddy.

Later that night we made a fire on the beach.

I had no idea people did this. It was so surreal & beautiful. 

Trent & his best beach buddy kept digging & making sand castles.

Brian, Laura, & Jack were leaving the next morning to get back home to work etc.

So- we lived it up.

The boys found a couple of cardboard boxes from wood & built up the fire.

They are so funny- and so much like their dad.

Oregon I love you.

I'm so glad we went on this vacation.

I can't even tell you how much we needed this time as a family.

thanks gilsons for the invite 

we love you guys