Our Beach Getaway!

So after Monkey finished his second year finals he had a week break before starting his third year... So knowing we weren't going anywhere this summer because of the new baby and possibly leaving Forest Grove before next summer we decided to take advantage and really spend some time at the beach. So we went to the GETAWAY! It had a separate bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, it's own deck bbq area, and a incredible view of the ocean (view from our room)! We spent two nights at Rockaway Beach and it was so needed! I know we go to the beach a lot but we hardly ever stay over night! So this was for sure special! The first day we spent the day by our hotel. We played on the beach that was like 40 yards maybe from us! I was freezing but that didn't stop our kids from wanting to go into the Ocean. We made a sweet volcano! After being in the cold so long we decided to explore the town and we found the cutest little ice cream/candy shop! Belle picked vanilla ice cream and Cash picked cotton candy! Then after a hot bath and some good family time we all snuggled in the hotel bed which was so comfy I didn't think I would get out! Trying to get Belle and Cash to sleep together was quite the ordeal! 

The next day was spent exploring Tillamook and Oceanside! What a fantastic day! The cheese factory is always a hit and yes we had ice cream again and Cash has sorbet! Then I went through the most crazy fake out of pregnancy in my life! I have never in my life felt that way not even during labor. Things were going crazy and we thought I was in labor. After 3 or so hours it went away and we were back on the road and found the most beautiful beach. Oceanside- I am not sure of the beaches name! We saw some seals and played in a stream that had hundreds of shells and sand dollars! We were all so fascinated... Then it completely poured... like monsoon rain! We were all laughing so hard and trying to get back to the car. Of course it took me forever since I walk like I have a saddle between my legs! It was so fun playing in the ocean in the rain! We got to our car and the rain stopped and 2 rainbows popped out onto the beach! We were all blown away. We headed down the street to a light house! Belle was at her whits end with no sleep so it didn't last long. But boy was the view out of this world! I have no idea how our Heavenly Father even thought up something so beautiful but I am so grateful he did!

Our last day at the beach we went to Blue Heron Factory or in other words "RAT INFESTATION" we were feeding the animals out of no where I kid you not 20-30 rats/mice ran out of the barn to eat the food on the ground! I almost lost my mind.... hints we didn't stay long or try the cheese! But we did have fun... I got my finger almost ripped off by a emu, Cash had fun totally kissing a goat and a goat trying to kiss/eat him, Belle wouldn't get near the animals without squealing like a little piglet, and Monkey loved the Donkeys!! After Rat land we went to the Pancake house... Belle's choice! Then we headed home with 2 sleeping kids!

I love our family getaways! We are defiantly going to make these a every year tradition! I feel like I get to know each one of my family so much more! And let me tell you... They are quite the people!!!