Trip to the Coast

Last weekend, Rob surprised me with a trip to the Oregon Coast. I have a very generous and loving aunt and uncle who own a delightful house in Cape Meares and let us go stay for the weekend (thank you Aunt Merrie and Uncle Jon!!!). We had the best time! Spent the first two days as an entire family. Played on the beach, took a hike, went to the Tillamook cheese factory. 

On Saturday, Rob had asked my mom to meet us in Portland so we could have an additional two days just the two of us. It was just what Rob and I needed. We were able to get away from all the stress and anxiety we have both been feeling lately. Honestly, we haven't seen much of one another for the past 6 months. It was so nice to talk, play games, take walks, hike, sleep in, make dinner together- all the things that we enjoy but never do together anymore.

this is a very long bull kelp from one end.....

to the other!!

Rob conquering medusa!

On Monday, I drove Rob to the Portland train station and he took the train back up to Seattle. I drove down to Oregon and decided to make a trip of it and stay till Friday. Had such a nice time with my mom and dad :) I love spending time with them and catching up. My mom is amazing. She is the chair for the fundraising committee for the Benton County Historical Museum that is going to be built in downtown Corvallis. She has to raise something like 8 million dollars. While I was there, she fed dinner to 40 people and presented the plans for the new museum to them. She and my dad are always doing interesting and important things for their community. I also got to see Mr. Pool!!! Crazy! We had breakfast at New Morning Bakery and talked about politics, international news, old times, old faces, and our families. It was really nice. I always get a little sad when I have to leave Corvallis. I love that place. 

Mom helping Gid learn to ride his bike!