Oregon Trip - Day 5

The boys decided to wake up at sunrise on Friday morning so we could go look for some shells on the beach. It also happened to be low tide so there should be lots of things to collect, right? WRONG! Nothing had washed up onto the beach during the night. Only broken shells here and there except until we got to the Haystack Rock and there was a plentitude of things to see, but nothing to collect.


Early morning


Chilly morning. Carsen and Katie looking for shells.

Alex's feet were freezing.

Mother and son.

Mother and son.

Alex found a star fish. Couldn't put that into a baggy.

Carsen looks so happy to be there.

There were a ton of star fish stuck to the rocks at Haystack Rock.

A pool of star fish

They were everywhere.

Sea Anemones

Mussels covered all the rocks.

After breakfast we drove to Seaside which was 8 miles north from Cannon Beach.

Sand Volleyball tournament. Tons of people.

The main sand volleyball court.

We decided to go play some miniature golf at the local Fun Center.

Carsen is ready to putt as Katie looks on.

Then it was time for some Go-Carts.

Carsen is leading a few laps...

Until Alex passes him.

Back to our beach...

Houses along Pacific Rd.

Alex posing with his skim board.

Carsen

Carsen with his skim board

Alex enjoying the beach.

Carsen and his Baywatch run on the beach

Alex running on the beach.

The day is done. The boys are heading back to the house.

Done with the board.

Neighbor's flowers

Alex wanted to warm up in the sun. Yes, in the middle of the road.

Keep your eye on the cars, please.

Katie is enjoying her book on the front veranda.