Ocean Shore, Washington

This weekend we had planned to head out to Astoria, Oregon...home of the Goonie's movie.  Marty was desperate to do the "truffle shuffle" and find the Goonie house, while I was just desperate to leave the house.  

We had a change of plans - however - and ended up going to Ocean Shore, Washington, which was a little bit closer for us.  (Astoria is still on our list of must-see things).

The problem is we had dressed and packed a few things in preparation for hiking and walking around Astoria.  We were all in pants and sneakers and ready to go.

But wouldn't you know that this place called Ocean Shore ACTUALLY has beaches!  I know, mind blowing.  So we found beach access, and it was packed full of people.  We felt like quite the schmucks driving up in our van all fully clothed while people frolicked in the ocean and sun bathed in the sand.  So, we did what any mature person would do and fled the premises.  Luckily we kept driving and found a sparsely populated beach (it was public...I checked) and were surrounded by fellow schmucks wearing regular old clothes just relaxing by the water.  We fit right in.

It was a fantastic outing.  The older girls were sad that we weren't able to play more - but like I said, we were totally unprepared - but we promised we would go back because it was just awesome.  

So, enough talk - even though I'm so good at it - time for the pictures!

On the way through Aberdeen, WA.  The houses were so colorful and charming!  

Finally made it to the perfect beach (for us).

Brielle ran straight for the water with Marty, playing in the waves while Claire was happy to throw rocks in the water from afar.  (Possibly hitting a few family members in the process)

Addison wasn't so sure about the sand and only let us sit her on this little mat thing for a couple minutes before being mad.  But mad baby or not, I couldn't resist the picture.

And now, some more pictures...I think they are self explanatory.

The kids were beyond thrilled at all the seashells they found (which hopefully wasn't illegal)...Addison decided they made a good chew toy.

And finally, my "edited" pictures of the beach.

So, there you have it.  Our first outing as Washingtonians (wow, that actually made it through spell check!!!)  We have already decided we need to do something like this at least once a month.  There is so much beauty here, it's just incredible!  We feel very lucky to be here in such a beautiful area of the country. 

Not sure how I just ended on such a warm and fuzzy note...feels kind of strange.  I'm not sure I like it.  But oh well.  I have nothing else to say about this trip to the ocean.

The end.