Part 2: Seaside

We spent Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday night and Wednesday morning at Seaside.

Since Dad and Bob aren't fans of the beach, Mom and I have taken the kids for the

past several years. We missed our trip last year due to the fact that we were moving at

the time. So it had been two years since we've been to the beach.

It was a wonderful 24 hours!

Look at that smile!

Off they go.

Mom and Ryan

Oh, that water's cold!

No matter how cold it is, rarely have ten minutes passed before

Ryan is soaked.

My favorite photo of Emma at the beach.

Look at all of that sun!

Me and the kids.

The aquarium in Seaside is quite amazing.

It's nowhere near the size of the one in Newport, but it's been there

for years. Some of the sealife they have in there is incredible.

This one kinda freaks me out.

Ryan loved the touch tanks.

Emma touched the surface of the water. :)

Feeding the seals.

Emma's favorite beach food...clam chowder at Norma's.

Ryan's favorite food anywhere...corn dogs.

...as we walked back down to the beach in the evening.

My favorite photo of Ryan at the beach.

The sunset wasn't that great, but we sat out

and enjoyed it for a while.

Wednesday morning was gorgeous!

Both kids found whole sand dollars just before we left.

Mom and Emmalee

On the way back to Portland, we stopped at Camp 18 for lunch.

Walking down by the river, we noticed this elephant (can you see him

hiding in there?). I've never noticed him before...strange place to see this.

Next stop...Boring, Oregon.