A SUNNY Weekend!

Although spring break was just two weeks ago, the girls had another five day weekend due to parent/teacher conferences.  This is a whole new dynamic for us since Lars IS a teacher.  He didn't get a break...but we did. :) 
On Friday the sun was shining so the girls and I went with a group of friends down to Cape Perpetua.  It's about a 45 minute drive south from Newport.  WOW!  I have never been there before and it is amazing!!  These pictures don't even do it justice.  I can't wait to go back with Lars and spend more time walking on the trails and enjoying the beauty of this area. 

 Lava rocks and tide pools down below

 the coast line view...

"devil's churn" down below

 Saturday I took the girls down to the beach.  We played around for 2 1/2 hours!  Naomi built an amazing sand castle, Leah expanded her collection of random "beachy" things, and Emilia found one seagull feather that immediately became her prized possession.  Heidi taught me the proper way to build a sand castle.  1. Fill your bucket with sand.  2. Step on the sand in your bucket.  3. Flip the bucket over. 4. Sit on the bucket.  5. Remove bucket.  Clap and squeal with delight.  6. Demolish sand castle.  7. Repeat steps 1-6 until the sun sets or your mother drags you home kicking and screaming...which ever comes first.