A day on the Oregon coast

OK a warning this is a verrrry long post. But I had such a good time. I love the mossy trees of the Oregon coast There is quite a pleasant 1/2 mile path down to the beach from the parking lot. Stream trickling by the side and LOTS and LOTS of trees, ferns and other primordial seeming growth (big grin) Of course we had to have a pose inside one of the tree trunks on the way down Ah the ocean! Can't you just smell it? We joined other families with their kids and dogs, surfers, although the waves weren't really much but there was plenty and plenty of space for all It really was just about a perfect day especially since it was a bit foggy and overcast, ie, not too hot or bright. We had some rock and sand throwing Some beauty posing Of course some picture taking and chats Some splashing... if you click on this picture to make it bigger you can see he actually got me this time (see the little splashes on the camera at the top left side) This was quite fun!!! (but not too encouraged ;-) ) Some seaweed popping And of course we found the best stick in the whole world for drawing and throwing and pretend surfing Speaking of surfers. Isaiah stopped dead in his tracks to watch these two going out to catch some waves. He was really mesmerized by their preparations I really liked the designs in this little rock found somemore rocks to make sand faces with Nothing like sitting on mom's lap eating sandy food and teasing big sister Of course our trip would not have been complete without spotting an Oregon slug on the trek back up to the car Brennan desperately wanted his camera (which was left in the car and he was really a good sport about it) We found a great fallen tree to pose under on the way back up And this is where we were! I have to come back!!!!