The Beach

So we went to Lincoln City, OR with Brad's parents during the 3rd week in July. It was the first time the kids have ever been to the beach, so that was pretty exciting.  The only downer - the weather.  It was so cold and windy.  I've been to the Oregon Coast many times growing up with my family, albiet it was Cannon Beach or Seaside area, but I have never known it to be as windy as it was when we went!  Craziness.  So we got there on a Wednesday (traveled most of the day) and left on Sunday.  We went to the aqauarium down in Newport on Thursday, went to the beach and outlet mall on Friday (which I'm glad we did since we thought it was going to be nicer on Saturday - oh no, we thought wrong), and then tried to go to the beach on Saturday...but we mainly just hung around the house.  We rented a beach house, so that was nice!  We bought some food, did a few meals at home, the kids shared a bed, we had a DVD player, etc.  Wish it had been a little closer to the beach, but oh well :)  We had a good time even though the weather didn't hold out - the kids loved going to get taffy!  It went by too quick, but have plans to go to maybe a warmer beach next year???

Maddie wanted to stay by Grandma since she was pretty cold!

Josh loved the water and running from the waves.

Love this one with their reflections.

Grandma and Grandpa were cold too!

Maddie in her sweats trying to stay warm!

Our first day at the beach.

Our meager attempt at a sandcastle as the wind was blowing sand in our faces.

Needed to make this OUR family tradition :)