Long Beach, WA- AKA time needed away.

 We had a great vacation in Long Beach, Washington. I love the beach no matter how chilly and windy. Being near the ocean is so peaceful. I love the sound of the waves and the sand between my toes. I am so thankful for Heavenly Father's creations.

 Our family vacations are usually me taking the kids to Colorado by myself, or to Puyallup for a holiday or other family event. This was the first time we went just for a vacation and it was really great! For one, it was nice to have Scott along and second it was not a two day drive. A HUGE "Thank You" to our friends the O'Connor's who invited us and shared their awesome time-share condo with us. It was time needed away from a stressful point at the office.

This is out of the front door of the condo. Yes, that is the beach behind us! Washington beach yes, but beach none-the-less.  

This boys running from the waves- the waves won the race. 

My sand castle.

Alexis wrecking my sand castle.

The professionals sand castle- not complete.

Fun with friends! The O'Connor's are great friends. This was their vacation, they invited us along. We had a fantastic vacation. Thanks for letting us crash your vacation Scott and Toni!

Kellen the Mermaid, Jakob the Shark

 

Cerise the Mermaid, Kellen the Shark

 

Jakob and Kellen at North Head Light House
The views were amazing! I love watching the waves crash against the rocks (no pictures).  A deer even decided to run right along the fence (again no pictures).

Where are the parents of that child climbing the light house??? Yes, she belongs to us. I had to get a picture before pulling her off and telling her "No, we don't climb on light houses." :)

She was grumpy she had to get off the light house. So beautiful!

A tree along the path to the Cape Disappointment Light House. 

Morgan, Cerise, Kellen, Jakob

Tyson, Alexis 

The heated pool was so nice! She was getting brave and putting her face in the water. 

Surrey with the fringe on top. 

Trying hard to get Alexis to look at the camera. 

Riding the surrey. It was really fun on flat and downhill. Not so fun going uphill, which was most of the bike path along the beach. 

Kellen enjoying his extreme chocolate! 

YUMMY! 

Chocolate Chip cookie dough!