Thursday, July 9, 2009

Our Oregon "Heaven on Earth"








We love going to the Oregon Coast. It has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Our kids love the ocean and we do too. We had a great vacation. We even went whale watching and Nick got to go deep sea fishing. We spent days on the beach playing in the water and beach combing for some great treasures! It was so much fun and we can't wait to go back. Maybe after the baby is the twins' age!! I think making memories with the kids has to rank up there with my absolute most favorite things to do!!
We enjoyed some rock climbing on the beach - that is Nick to the left, starting the rock climbing journey.
We visited Multnomah Falls on our way out - we took some great pictures of the kids there. Even Emma and Grayce posed long enough for a quick shot.
We saw some beautiful sunsets over the water.
Abby liked spending some time at the end of the day going out on the grass at the hotel with her paper and pencil to capture the view in drawing - that is her pictured above drawing the sunset (she is being observed by Tyler).
We also found a great little stream that feeds into the ocean. It wasn't too deep as it pooled up right before it got to the ocean shore. The kids spent a lot of time swimming and playing in it (it is also pictured above)!
ALL IN ALL - IT WAS MAGICAL!!!

3 comments:

J said...

Next time you come to Oregon we will have to meet up with you. We live only a few hours south of Portland. We have a shared love for everything you described in your post. Where did you stay?

The Eight Family said...

Julienne-
We have a love affair with the Oregon Coast and have for many many years.
We stayed in Depoe Bay which is just south of Lincoln City and just north of Newport.
It would be fun to see you guys next time we are there - which would be great if it were tomorrow!!

Erika said...

Looks so beautiful Lisa! We've been to Multnomah Falls too and love Washington State which I'm sure is similar...and what's this about a baby???