a grand haven

I can hardly believe it has already been a week since we went to the beach!

The days pass far too fast.

Last Friday, it was my goal to reach Long Beach before sunset, which we did, but the weather hardly allowed us to see the sun actually set.

Here is what I was able to capture...

This is taken just over the bridge out of Astoria, OR.

Did you know that parts of the movie Goonies was filmed in Astoria?

Did you know that the beach at Long Beach is actually considered a highway? Oh, and those little birds are considered protected wildlife. Trying to mow them down is cruel and will get you thrown in jail--like this guy.

Her drawings melt my heart. Don't they exude happiness?

Although it was quite brisk and dreary, we were happy to enjoy the beach.

Even though we live close, we don't enjoy it enough.

But if my kiddos turn out anything like me or this quote, well then, they need as many days at the beach that we can afford.

“Some people do not have to search, for they find their niche early in life and rest there seemingly contented and resigned. At times, I envy them but usually I do not understand them… And seldom do they understand me. I am one of those searchers. There are, I believe, millions of us. We are not unhappy, but neither are we completely content. We continue to explore ourselves, hoping to understand. We like to walk along the beach; we are drawn to the ocean, taken by its power and unceasing motion, its mystery and unspeakable beauty. We like forests, mountains, deserts, hidden rivers, and lovely cities as well. Our sadness is as much a part of our lives as our laughter. We are ambitious only for life itself and for anything beautiful it can provide. Most of all, we want to love and be loved, to live in a relationship that will not impede our wanderings and prevent our search. We do not want to prove ourselves to others or compete for love. This passage is for wanderers, dreamers, and lovers who dare to ask of life everything which is good and beautiful.”

Author Unknown

quote originally uploaded on pray hard. live easy.

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