There's a reason why they call the Oregon Coast "the Coast" and not "the beach." When people think of the word "beach" they think of hot, sunny weather, warm, sandy beaches and lots of people sunbathing and swimming in a semi-warm ocean. That is why Oregon has a coast... even the bravest polar bear swimmer would find the water too chilly without a wetsuit. But, the scenery is breathtaking.
My parents rented a beach house that we've been going to for 25 years as a family. It was so fun to introduce my own little family to our little traditions... such as the fabulous tide pools. You have to walk over treacherous rock to get to them, but the variety of sea life is worth the venture.
We had a special treat while we were there because the tide was the lowest we have ever seen it... and hundreds of crabs were stranded on the beach. If only we had gotten there a little sooner, we could have had a real crab-fest. Here Bell looks curiously on as Grandma holds up one of the many large crabs left on the beach.
Lady loved all the beautiful starfish. She was sad we couldn't take them home as "treasures."
Gretters did plenty of running around, but we put her on Daddy's pack as we made the trek over to the tide pools. Mommy's legs got so numb from the water, that she almost fell over onto the rocks because she couldn't feel her feet.
The girls love their Grandma!
Thanks Grandma and Papa for sharing Tillamook with us (we especially enjoyed the trips to the Cheese factory for the delicious icecream).
We had a wonderful time in Oregon. It was worth every hour of the 26 we spent driving back and forth.
There's a reason why they call the Oregon Coast "the Coast" and not "the beach." When people think of the word "beach" they think of hot, sunny weather, warm, sandy beaches and lots of people sunbathing and swimming in a semi-warm ocean. That is why Oregon has a coast... even the bravest polar bear swimmer would find the water too chilly without a wetsuit. But, the scenery is breathtaking. 
We had a special treat while we were there because the tide was the lowest we have ever seen it... and hundreds of crabs were stranded on the beach. If only we had gotten there a little sooner, we could have had a real crab-fest. Here Bell looks curiously on as Grandma holds up one of the many large crabs left on the beach.
Lady loved all the beautiful starfish. She was sad we couldn't take them home as "treasures."
Gretters did plenty of running around, but we put her on Daddy's pack as we made the trek over to the tide pools. Mommy's legs got so numb from the water, that she almost fell over onto the rocks because she couldn't feel her feet.
The girls love their Grandma!
Thanks Grandma and Papa for sharing Tillamook with us (we especially enjoyed the trips to the Cheese factory for the delicious icecream).
We had a wonderful time in Oregon. It was worth every hour of the 26 we spent driving back and forth.
2 comments:
Ah...I am emotional looking at these for so many different reasons. So many memories of us as kids as well as missing you all! Wish we could have been there to take part in the fun! We miss and love you all something fierce!!! BTW...did mom and dad lock you out before your blueberries were picked? :-)
oh we love the Oregon coast. =)
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