Rob asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day, and since I have become rather obsessed with the beach, I surprised no one when I asked for another beach day. . .
The day started out very nice. Happily, the fact that we followed a tricked out HEARSE part of the way had no bearing on the kind of day we enjoyed. We took Highway 4 this time. It is as scenic as any route we could take. We discovered this nice historic site as well.
This beautiful Great Blue Heron was just sitting in some water on the side of the road by Warrenton.
Rob decided to park at the northernmost part of Seaside's beach. We made our way south toward the cove. Nichole, Marissa, and Rachelle wasted no time getting wet. Although the day was pretty nice for this time of year, there was quite a breeze which made the air seem much colder on the beach than back home in Battle Ground. The girls said they actually felt warmer in the water than out of the water. Halfway down the beach, Rob decided to run up to the Seaside shops to find the girls an inexpensive bodysurfing board. By this time, the girls were getting pretty cold, and were just about to call it a day. But, they had to try the board out. Rob and I tried to explain that they needed to ride the waves into the shore, but for some reason they kept going sideways. Occasionally, they even went against the waves and really got dunked! As the clouds rolled in, we knew that we had better head back to the vehicle. The girls were so cold their muscles were all tensed up from shivering. Nichole actually started to walk all hunched up like an elderly person (looking remarkably like her 2 year old cousin Rylie's verson of an elderly person). Towels, dry clothes, and the truck's heater were greatly welcomed.
A very unusual sand sculpture. . .
Jamie
Maybe bodysurfing is not all it is cracked up to be?
With the wind came the clouds. . . with the clouds came the cold. It was time to move on. We decided to head toward Cannon Beach. On the way, we found a roadside cherry stand open, and had to stop! Yummy!
In Cannon Beach, we took a trip down memory lane. Not only did Rob spend some of his childhood years there, but he and I were very blessed to be able to spend some of our honeymoon there as well. It had been some time since I had been in Cannon Beach. It was so beautiful! Especially when viewed from Indian Head Beach in Ecola State Park. Haystack Rock makes for a breath taking view. 
We were pretty tired from our Seaside adventures, so we decided to leave further exploration of Cannon Beach for another day. We made our way home on Highway 26. Along the way, we came across a nice little park where the largest Sitka Spruce in the US used to stand. Sadly, about 50 years ago lightning struck it and a section in the middle died and weakened the top of the tree. In 2007, hurricane strength winds were able to snap about 120 feet off the top of the tree, leaving an 80 foot stump behind.
If you look very closely, you can see Rob at the base of the tree. He is in green so you will have to look VERY closely.
Marissa and Nichole take the opportunity to get close to one of the local loggers.
Rob is caring for a bear which he thinks makes him a care-bear!
Care-bear or no, this Sasquatch is not looking very amused! I wonder if the people eating in the restaurant were?
Rachellie is just chillin' with the bear.
We finally made it home around 10:00. . . to another feast prepared by Tim. He had gone out and purchased pork chops--one of my favorite foods! And Tim is such a GOOD cook. I managed to get half a pork chop down, before I had to stop. After hanging out together for about an hour, we all headed off for bed. My tummy was so full!!!
Tim-cat--World Class Chef!!
After a whole day of driving, walking, feasting, and keeping Mom happy, Rob was pretty tuckered out!
Rob and several of the girls prepared a delicious breakfast for me. I was still full from my two dinners! Thankfully, I have now had a couple of days to recouperate. I can actually eat a little and enjoy it again!
It was a great mother's day!
