"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in OREGON on Jan 13th, 2022
When we were a young couple, one of the things we enjoyed doing together was camping and hiking. Over the years, we kinds of got away from it. Being in Manzanita has helped spark this joy again. Here are some shots from a recent Short Sands hike…
Posted in OREGON on Jan 13th, 2022
We decided to go to Manzanita for a month over Christmas. The boys had a substantial winter break and we were able to go up for a month. Covid numbers are still sketchy so we decided to keep it just us and see family in smaller batches. Plus, the weather has been pretty ‘winter-y’, so […]
Posted in OREGON on Sep 9th, 2021
I took the boys into Portland for the day to explore a couple of neighborhoods. First stop was Hawthorne. The last time I had been to Hawthorne was 2009 with Lola and recall it being a great place to shop. Both of my boys enjoy shopping (Alex/contemporary retail, Ryan/vintage thrift), and this neighborhood has both […]
Posted in OREGON on Sep 9th, 2021
I took a six(?) mile walk on the Astoria Riverwalk and explored a few spots on it and near it. This is such a lovely place to walk, run, or bike. Stop 1: Coffee Girl on Pier 39. This is where I turned around to head back and picked up some water. I would love […]
Posted in OREGON on Sep 8th, 2021
I am so looking forward to discovering all the North Oregon coast has to offer. David and I took the boys on a day trip to explore an area south of us. There’s a popular route known as the Three Capes… First stop: Cape Meares We left early and arrived before anyone else and had […]
Posted in OREGON on Apr 9th, 2021
Posted in OREGON on Feb 18th, 2021
A big storm came through and flooded some nearby towns. This is Nehalem. The other photo is of some of the king tides. Photo does not do the waves justice. They are pretty impressive.
Posted in OREGON on Feb 18th, 2021
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Posted in OREGON on Nov 23rd, 2020
Dado dropped Esperanza off at the airport for her trip to Colombia to visit her sister, and headed down to us to spend the weekend! He helped us finish a puzzle we had started, walked the beach, and enjoyed our time together. One of my BFFs (Tina) from CA was nearby as well. Her husband […]