The Oregon Coast Should Be Mandatory

We just got back from a vacation on the Oregon Coast. I almost cried when I came over the crest and saw the ocean for the first time...truly a place that feeds my soul (and that is just being there, I can't imagine what having a group of friends to be creative with on the Oregon Coast would be like!!)

Ali...so much fun. That photo of Anna right below your canvas is gorgeous & would be great blown up on the canvas with some wings behind it & the word Angel. Loves...

this is lovely!

I love Manzanita! I love all the handmade signs for each family living on the block. So cool! Did you visit Salt & Paper? One of my favorite stores!

The Oregon coast is definitely the best! Anna is adorable. I was wondering where you got her dress? It is fabulous!

Sounds so wonderful. Can't wait to see the finished product of your canvas. And I love the last photo. Brilliant.

I so wish I had a group like this to create with ... fantastic time and the whisperings into Anna's ear? Magical!

PS - it looks like an irish chain quilt that Anna is sitting on - do you mind if I ask who made it!!

Ali, I don't mind saying that I envy you. What a wonderful way to spend time, being with people that support and delight you in a beautiful place.
I've never been to that area of the Oregon Coast. I was in Lincoln City (?) a few years ago and totally loved it. Daniel and I were in the Redmond area this past weekend for a wedding, and I loved it there, too. Oregon should be mandatory. At least for me. Someday. Maybe soon...
Melissa

your baby girl is getting more and more gorgeous! love the pix!
tara

gorgeous photos, the coast seems like a magical place, I hope to visit it one day!

Lovely canvas! Love the coast here in Oregon.

I agree, taht is an amazing coastline!

Amen, sister...there is something soul filling about that place. I heart Bandon and Yachats, especially. :-)

your canvas looks so nice already!
sounds like a great trip!
and i'm off to check out Kelly Rae! (I'm a KellEy Rae myself!)
love your blog...

Agreed! The Oregon Coast is magical. I've been there three times and I'm dying to go again.

Ali I totally agree with you about the Oregon Coast - I am a midwestern girl and that is the one thing I truely love - so much so that in 2004 my husband & I were married @ Heceta Head Lighthouse. I can't wait for the opportunity to take our daughters there someday and share the magic with them. You are lucky and I am thrilled that Anna & Simon are able to grow up with that experience as well. So glad you had a relaxing & inspiring weekend!

So inspired when I saw Brene's montage - it was like time stood still around me when I watched it. Had some time with KRR when I taught at Inspired - gosh that girl quietly gets into your soul, doesn't she? Hoping between my baby and yours the idea of motherhood is rubbing off on her ;)
Looking forward to spending time with she and Mati in Feb at an Artful Adventure.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts & perspective on this sweet time.

I LLOOVVEE the Oregon coast and think it is the most nostalgic, amazing, wonderful place on this whole planet! I could spend days and nights and lifetimes there... ahhhhh. Thanks for making me remember some of my happiest memories! Love your photos!!

Each time you post a photo of your daughter brings an instant smile to my face. Thank you for sharing these glimpses into your family. The photo of her looking down is delightful - she looks like she's dancing with her arms. I am inspired to capture more photos of myself with my daughter. May pleasant memories linger with you for many days to come.