Our last trip to Astoria was back in the Spring before Theo was born. We were due for another. One day I woke up, and I just felt like going. Jason agreed, and the kids were thrilled! It was a gorgeously perfect day for Astoria!
Our first stop was to visit the Sea Lions on the docks as we first drove into town.
Jason took some pictures of us way out on the dock.
Max ran off as Jason took this one.
One of our favorite places are the fishermen docks down on the Columbia River. It's very close to the mouth of the river opening into the Pacific Ocean. The Sea Lions love to come into the river looking for fish. These docks have become a popular hang out for them.
Bennett really loves this place!
Next stop was the Astoria Column. Jason and the kids climbed to the top. I stayed on the ground with Theo and Karl. Harrison actually ran up and down several times. That kid is full of energy.
At the base of the Astor Column.
Glenn showed Harrison how to roll down the grassy slope at the Astor Column like a pro.
Next Stop - Aunt Mozelle
We stopped by to see Jason's grandmother's sister. Her daughter Cathy happened to be visiting. Her son and his wife were there also, so we got to see lots of family.
Next Stop - Bow Picker
Best Fish and Chips in the Pacific Northwest!
Next Stop - Fort Steven's and the beach!
We told the kids to not get wet. The sun was going to set soon, and it was going to be cold. I wanted to build a fire, cozy up and roast marshmallow's.
Of course, as soon as we got there, Harrison went running into the ocean up to his waist. He was miserable after that! Cold, wet and super sandy! The more he moved around the sandier he was going to get, and it was hurting him to have the wet sand stuck to his skin. So I banished him to a chair. He sat in it by the fire trying to dry off and get warm.
Jason helping out.
Bennett was in heaven! He had SO much fun running around.
Even after the fire was going, the older kids had fun going all over the beach and bringing more driftwood over to our pile.
Lily found a dug out area, like a pit. She called it her fort. She was busy most of the time turning the pit into a home. Her brothers all wanted to be invited inside.
Max and Glenn rolled down the dunes, helped Lily with her fort, built up the fire and overall had TONS of fun.
My beautiful daughter!
Roasting Marshmallows and watching the sunset was our favorite part.
The worse part of the day was when Bennett decided to reach into the fire and grab a hot stick to take out and play with. Luckily we had ice packs in the cooler.
Bennett was a for sure fan of the s'mores!
Harrison finally got out of the chair. He was just kind of dry.
The sun setting over the Pacific and the Peter Iredale shipwreck.
Glenn held Theo for us while we were trying to get everyone and every thing sorted out in the van before heading home.
We had to make one more stop before heading home.
Our two goals for the day were 1. Have Fun! and 2. Wear the kids out.
We succeeded on both counts!
Our first stop was to visit the Sea Lions on the docks as we first drove into town.
Jason took some pictures of us way out on the dock.
One of our favorite places are the fishermen docks down on the Columbia River. It's very close to the mouth of the river opening into the Pacific Ocean. The Sea Lions love to come into the river looking for fish. These docks have become a popular hang out for them.
Bennett really loves this place!
Next stop was the Astoria Column. Jason and the kids climbed to the top. I stayed on the ground with Theo and Karl. Harrison actually ran up and down several times. That kid is full of energy.
At the base of the Astor Column.
Glenn showed Harrison how to roll down the grassy slope at the Astor Column like a pro.
Next Stop - Aunt Mozelle
We stopped by to see Jason's grandmother's sister. Her daughter Cathy happened to be visiting. Her son and his wife were there also, so we got to see lots of family.
Next Stop - Bow Picker
Best Fish and Chips in the Pacific Northwest!
Next Stop - Fort Steven's and the beach!
We told the kids to not get wet. The sun was going to set soon, and it was going to be cold. I wanted to build a fire, cozy up and roast marshmallow's.
Of course, as soon as we got there, Harrison went running into the ocean up to his waist. He was miserable after that! Cold, wet and super sandy! The more he moved around the sandier he was going to get, and it was hurting him to have the wet sand stuck to his skin. So I banished him to a chair. He sat in it by the fire trying to dry off and get warm.
Jason helping out.
Bennett was in heaven! He had SO much fun running around.
Even after the fire was going, the older kids had fun going all over the beach and bringing more driftwood over to our pile.
Lily found a dug out area, like a pit. She called it her fort. She was busy most of the time turning the pit into a home. Her brothers all wanted to be invited inside.
Max and Glenn rolled down the dunes, helped Lily with her fort, built up the fire and overall had TONS of fun.
My beautiful daughter!
Roasting Marshmallows and watching the sunset was our favorite part.
The worse part of the day was when Bennett decided to reach into the fire and grab a hot stick to take out and play with. Luckily we had ice packs in the cooler.
Bennett was a for sure fan of the s'mores!
Harrison finally got out of the chair. He was just kind of dry.
The sun setting over the Pacific and the Peter Iredale shipwreck.
Glenn held Theo for us while we were trying to get everyone and every thing sorted out in the van before heading home.
We had to make one more stop before heading home.
Our two goals for the day were 1. Have Fun! and 2. Wear the kids out.
We succeeded on both counts!
2 comments:
Man, Oregon really is the most beautiful place in the country. My friends here agree.
Wow. What a great day. Why didn't we ever do things like that growing up? ;) hahahaha
Post a Comment