President's Day in the great PNW🌲

We went up north In Search of waves, and found sun, small waves, and a great hiking trail. We watched the waves and determined a hike was going to happen before surfing. Ruben brought his bike in hopes for a little mountain biking. He ride ahead while Tres and I hiked along. Among the old growth and marbled murrelet nesting  habitat and elk crossing. The trail was lively and gorgeous, and lush. I think having this kind if a Forrest so close to the crashing waves, rocky reef, tide pools and sand is so unique. From one extreme environment to the next in just a few steps. What a gift! The temps turned here on the coast have been incredible!! 60-70    In February with all this new life buzzing and blossoming is making spring feel like it's so close. When in fact it is!! What a perfect morning spent up north with my family. 

❤️Valentine's Day Date❤️

We visited one of our favorite beaches for a Valentine's Day sunset. Followed by Thai take-out and a a game of bananagrams. It was perfect for us. I'm pretty happy to have Tres as my Valentine. 

Saturday Night Fun

Some may call it a boring. A Saturday night at the beach with a fire and a view that is priceless, with my beloveds, a few snacks and drinks to share by the fire. I call it perfect.  

Evening walk

Every chance I get to take a walk or jog by the lake I do! Last night was no exception. I met a friend and walked through the park watching the sun go down over still calm water. It is magical, beautiful, wonderful! So happy to call this my neighborhood. 

A Funday in January

We had the most amazing weather here over the weekend. I think I got a little sun burnt even! It is such a relief to get a day like this in the middle of winter. It felt like May!! I have lots of flowers popping up in the yard, I hope there will be a few left for the spring. We spent the morning on the beach playing, enjoying each other's company, and just relaxing. We came home from the beach and did some yard work, I felt like pulling weeds and planting seeds. I did get quite a few weeds out but I'm saving the seeds for a few more months. I know the frost will come back and this day was just one of those freak weather days... Global warming, El Ninia, type. Everything felt alive and energized by the sun and warmth including us! 

Taking It All In

From the lake to the river and then the beach. I love where we live and I am so grateful to set my eyes on each of these places any given day. 

Newest Family Member

Meet our niece and cousin Ziyana Helene. She was born 1/16/15 to theloving  parents Aaron and Danell. We welcome her with our hearts and all the excitement for the life and love she will receive.