Spring Break

We decided to take advantage of our last vacation without kids and spent some time on the coast. We spotted some gray whales migrating north at Boilers Point before heading down to
Newport where we explored the impressive aquarium and marine science center. We even got to pet some sting rays and baby sharks! Next was a visit to Yaquina Head to see the lighthouse and some of the best tide pools we've ever seen. There were seals, sea aenomes, starfish, and urchins everywhere we looked. Dave even spotted a nudibranch, and Erin managed to balance on the slippery rocks despite her pregnant belly. Dinner was Mo's famous clam chowder and then we headed back to the hotel in Lincoln City to enjoy the pool and hot tub. The next morning we walked down the beach in the pouring rain, but unfortunately Dave wasn't able to find one of the famous glass floats, so instead we went to the gallery to watch a glass blowing demonstation. When the rain finally cleared we decided to buy a small sport kite and enjoyed being kids again and learning to fly it. The video is Erin's first attempt. Don't worry, she improved with some more practice.


Later that week we went back to Seaside with some friends for a campfire and Dave tried to go clamming, but pretty much just ended up poking the ground with his shovel a lot. Other highlights of the week were that we put the finishing touches on Alyson's room and got our garden (which consists of a few rectangular pots sitting on our porch) started. It was a much needed and enjoyable break!