The girls & Mommy had a nice long stay at the beach house this August. We were lucky to have Daddy for most of the trip, were joined by Peter, Christina & Jackson at the beginning and Grandma & Grandpa Stevens at the end. We had decent weather for the Oregon Coast that allowed us many of our favorite Manzanita Adventures as well as a few new ones. It was our first time taking the Steam Train from Wheeler to Rockaway and back. Mr. Jackson is all about trains and our girls though it was a pretty fun trip as well.
It has almost become a tradition to be at the beach house on or around our anniversary each year. This year we had Grandma & Grandpa babysit and enjoyed a romantic dinner at the Wayfayer in Cannon Beach. It was the perfect way to celebrate eight wonderful years of marriage and all the fun we have to look forward to with our sweet family.
Another highlight from the trip was Clara riding her bike all the way from the beach house to the bay and back. She complained at first, but really became a lot more comfortable pedaling and going fast. We bought her a new larger bike thinking it would be easier for her to ride but she has such a cautious personality and still hasn't taken off with it. Next year she will be on fire!
We love Manzanita. It was where we vacationed when we were in college together, where we brought our friends when we were first married, where we have shared some super special memories with our extended family through the years and now where we get to experience the wonder and pure joy that the beach brings to our sweet girls. Can't wait to get back down there!
