Yesterday, I took the kids to Lowe's to make the free kids project.
We then decided to go to the beach for the day. Now, Oregon beaches are just "been there, done that" to us, but we made the trek simply to get outta the house. We hit a little seasonal weekend traffic, but made our way to Lincoln City within about 2 hours. We ended up REALLY enjoying ourselves.
Some around us, probally thought my kids had never seen sand, the way they acted. Jarod wanted to roll in the warm sand. It was a cloud covered horizon, but blue skies above us that. We climbed the rocks and checked out the various rock dwelling clam like shells and the sea urchins too. The seagulls cracked us up, surfing the waves and what not.

Jarod and Meghan made sand angels, and then Jarod took sliding practice in the sand. I was so worried about sand burns, but decided to just let him have FUN. Luckily no sand burns have been heard about. He did forget about the sand in his pockets... and now has sand in his cel phone. Whoops!! (BTW, I am waiting for Sean to get home with my new phone!!)

I think this is the pic that I tried to get the surfing seagull in the background.

Jordan timed the waves to get out to this rock. He was then surprised by the sneaker waves that threatened to splash him. (Yes, we undersatand the danger, and kept that in mind.)

I even took a few pics of the kids, posing as they show their personality (When noone is watching LOL)

So now it is Sunday afternoon, and we are heading to my sisters house to BBQ. I made my potato salad. YUMMY!! I have chicken marinating too. Last week we found "Turkey Cheese Dogs", and since we are on the turkey vs. beef kick, we tried them. They are pretty good. I prefer a tougher skin on my hotdog, but other than that... these are good. :)

Happy Memorial Day Ya'll!!