A little more Oregon

After four great days with the Brandts, we said goodbye and went to meet up with some good friends from Birch Bay, or as the kids call them "our other cousins."

Sam and Josie, aka "Oil and Water." These two have always had a complicated love/hate relationship and as long as we keep them super busy and active, things stay fairly level. But, oh, how the sparks can fly between these two!

No trip to the Oregon coast is complete without a visit to the Sea Lion Caves.

Then it was on to lunch in Florence, with a yummy stop at BJ's Ice Cream.

Then it was on to a hike to the Heceta lighthouse, which sadly, was covered up for renovations. But the hike was beautiful and we even found some little side trails to take us further up the mountain.

Grace, Garreth, and I were thrilled to be reunited with our BFFs.

Nature Boy Sam, reflecting and enjoying.

Liam found a best buddy in Emmett, who was a little obsessed with him. So adorable.

Beautiful day.