Oregon Coast - Getting There

We left very early on Sunday morning and caught the sunrise just as we crossed the border into Oregon. With only brief stops for gas and a drive-through breakfast, we made it all the way to Multnomah Falls before really taking a break to get out and stretch and have lunch. Just like last year, it was a beautiful place to stop, take a little hike to the bridge below the falls, and have a bite to eat.

Gary took this shot of the boys peeking through the bridge.

Gorgeous.

Greta did so well on the drive to the coast. The only point where she got a bit fussy was when we hit bumper to bumper traffic in Portland, and we weren't moving - as she likes us to keep going. ☺

After the falls, we soaked our feet in the little stream heading back toward the parking lot.

After a total time of 12 hours, including all stops along the way, we arrived at Nehalem Bay State Park around 5:30 p.m. Gary and I agreed that it would be best if I took the kids to the beach right away so he could get our camp set up without delay...and so after a quick pit stop at the bathrooms, we headed to the beach, just a short walk away from our campsite.

On the way toward Greta's first view of the ocean!

The boys took off when they saw the beautiful sea in front of us!

Finding beach treasures right away!

Here's Greta's first glimpse of the ocean - on a very windy day.

Two happy campers and excellent travelers!

Also best friends. ♥

Back at camp, Gary had everything set up and was ready to start dinner - grilled burritos. Yum!

Such a happy baby!

After dinner, Gary took the boys back to the beach for awhile (and snapped this awesome photo) as I got Greta ready for bed.

Ahhhh! We were so happy to have arrived - after a very smooth and pleasant day of travel. So excited for the adventures ahead as we camp on the Oregon Coast....

Greta in Lavender - 5 months old

Greta -- Five Months Old

Our baby girl is growing so quickly! How blessed we are with this darling little princess! She is a very happy baby, she sleeps through the night, and is such a delightful little girl! She has started practicing eating with a spoon, rice cereal with sweet potatoes - and she likes it, the little bit that makes it to her tummy. We are gearing up to take her on her very first camping trip, as we leave for the Oregon coast this weekend. We are looking forward to a fun-filled family vacation!

♥ Oh, how we love our baby Greta! ♥

Summer Cool, In the Pool

Hot July day -- time to cool off in the pool!

Gordy has been working on his snorkeling skills and can stay underwater for quite some time.

Daddy and the boys splashed in the water....

...while Mommy & Greta enjoyed some shade and watched the fun from the patio.

After cooling off, we enjoyed a summer evening & dinner on the patio.

Water logged toes.

LOVING SUMMERTIME!

Antique Car Parade

Daddy was working the live van for the news at the antique car parade downtown, so we decided to head down there to visit him while enjoying a lovely summer evening, looking at souped up vintage cars.

Grayson & Gordy with the Statehouse reflecting its image on a newer building behind them.

We met up with Auntie Lassa downtown.

Watching cars, having some snacks.

Just a couple of the many old cars we saw....

Having fun with our snacks - Melissa & the boys

As usual, Greta was such a good baby.

Beautiful evening sun on our walk back to the Tahoe.