Summer Trip to Brookings, Oregon

Ok, so I'm going back in time, but I just got started and going back in time is a good thing. We had a family trip to Oregon to visit my parents and sister's family. I saw my best friend from High School and we had fun feeding the Seagulls. Yes, I said it, "Feeding the Seagulls". It's one of my favorite things to do when we go home. I wouldn't recommend it in Southern California, but on the beaches of Oregon, it's exciting. I love how the seagulls attack you. They all come swarming at you and if you throw the bread up in the air, they will dive and catch it. I made about 6 tosses in a row and the seagulls were lined up waiting their turn to catch them. It's fun, but a little scary because sometimes the seagulls hover over you.


Even my friend Becky, who experienced this for the FIRST time in her life, enjoyed feeding the seagulls. Perhaps it was because Isaac, her son, was so excited. It was funny because we gave him bread to throw to the seagulls and he ate two pieces of the bread before he was willing to feed the seagulls. It was very cute to watch. Becky came to visit because her mom and dad who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. It was nice to catch up and spend time with her husband, Greg and their son Isaac.


Craig, Abby, Emily and I also had fun making a bon fire and roasting marshmallows on the beach. We had a good time. I used my experience from Firefighter school to show the girls how to really put out a fire and how to know the fire is completely out. It was fun. We went down to Lone Ranch Beach and was greeted by the sound of a bag pipe playing Amazing Grace. Unfortunately, the bag piper was leaving just as we got there. At least we heard him play. Then we made a bon fire using the driftwood on the beach.



The other exciting thing we did was going on an adventure. We found the trails along the coast and hiked them. Yes, I have proof that my mother went along. She trucked through the woods with the rest of us. We found the natural bridge, which is a beautiful site. When I was in my 20's, I actually went with some friends and we hiked down to the natural bridge and cross it. I remember it being very scary, but amazing. However on this trip, we stuck to the main trail.


Then, there was Sasha and my dad. My dad "dog sat" Sasha, the Chihuahua while my sister was on her trip. They were quite the pair. She likes to snuggle up with my dad. In fact, Sasha enjoyed sleeping in my dad's shirt. Yes, picture a 6'6" man with a tiny dog. It's quite the sight.


After my sister came back from her trip, she joined us as we hiked down to the secret beach. That was fun, but a rigorous hike to the beach. The kids enjoyed exploring the nooks and crannies. Of course, they wanted to play on the rock and the tide was high, making it a little dangerous. The hike back up the hill was invigorating as it literally took away our breath.