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A grading day + a furlough day (not a good time for schools around here right now) = a four-day weekend. For us that meant a Friday afternoon trip over to the coast to visit my parents.
SATURDAY
Saturday began with Anna doing a little reading in our bed. She was chattering right along.
Before heading out there's usually at least one lap around the tall grass.
Our main outing was a short walk at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
It's a really beautiful area. Trees, water, wildlife.
Pretending to be trees.
Back at the house we ran around a bit in the tall grass before heading out to dinner.
And a round of hide & go seek.
SUNDAY
Mornings at the beach are often for watching movies or surfing (on the computer rather than in the waves).
And conversation.
In the afternoon, on a sunny day like this, it's all about the beach.
In my own opinion it really wasn't warm enough for swim trunks, but I remember that I had a completely different sense of temperature when I was a kid.
And this kid, well, he's an experienced beach-goer and knows just what he likes.
There were definitely moments we felt bathed in light.
And moments of sheer delight.
Back at the house there was time for a swing.
This place is such a gift.
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I totally know where you were this weekend! My friend for the past 25 years used to live next to the South Slough, and we used to go down there all the time. I actually was at Bastendorf Beach on Sunday. My son had his first Pinewood Dirby race, and then we headed out to the beach. It was later in the afternoon so I didn't let him go in the water. There are some beautiful houses along the ocean! Btw, I greatly admire your work! Hope you guys had an awesome weekend here!
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Thanks Brenda - yep, we were very close.
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What a beautiful place! My heart skipped a beat when I looked at your photos, Ali! You are so blessed to live in an area that is so breathtakingly beatutiful. I want to go there too... Thank you for sharing your pictures!
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Love climbing those rocks, too!
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LOVE this post. We used to live in Coquille, OR and have visited the same paths, even have some pics!! Really miss the amazing green that is ONLY in Oregon! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for sharing the beach with your children! I spent every summer at the beach, and even a few magical Christmases. Thankfully, my husband shares the same love and we have agreed to pass it on to our children. There is something in the salty air and sand between your toes that is unmatched!
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Looks like a fun weekend Ali - love the photo of Simon in the Muskoka chair.
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So great!
We're getting ready to hunker down for a major winter storm. Pictures like this are an awesome contrast to the busyness of everyday...and the opportunity to get away. We won't be getting away BUT we WILL be together. I'm going to put some photos of our last holiday together for a slide show, put the laptop on the counter, and do battle with the wind howling around the house.
Bring. It. On.
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Beautiful family, beautiful photos.
I always love how gratitude flows from your posts, especially the ones about your family. It always lifts me up when I read them.
Thank you.
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Wow, what a beautiful area! Your photos are full of life, living, today, the moments. It's also nice to see children in bathing suits and just a diaper and jacket too. :) We are in wintry weather with zero degrees as our high today and dipping down into -20s at night... your photos were a breath of fresh air for me. Thanks for sharing the bits and pieces of your life. My favorite pic, if I had to choose just one, your husband and Anna looking at each other... the contrast in heights and just the whole father/daughter thing. nice.
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What an amazing time you all must have had and yes, what a gift that place must be! THanks for taking us with you! hugs from Conroe, TX
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looks like such a fun weekend ali!!
do you mind telling where anna's sweater is from. it is darling!
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Old Navy :) - a few months ago.
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What an amazing place your parents have!!! Even though we are also on the coast but in CA, your pictures made me want to move! Glad you had such a lovely weekend!
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"dontcha" just love those "gifts".. . Thanks for sharing Ali:o)
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wow, I can't believe the weather! So nice -- we are cold and snowy up her in the interior of BC.
Where did you get that cute red coat you are wearing?
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That's from Patagonia. It's one of the best purchases I made in the last two years. I got it for 1/2 off at the end of the season. It's an awesome coat.
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LOVE all your wonderful photos!!! Looks like a fantastic weekend with family :)
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I like all these photos so much, you are so lucky to have such a peaceful beautiful place to relax in; I love the beach... I love the cute photo of Anna behind the computer, so cute.
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Ali your parents are so lucky to have that gorgeous coast line at their doorsteps. What a beautiful place to bring up their grandchildren and all the wonderful memories they will have forever. Thank you for sharing a little bit of America to us Aussie girls.
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Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! What a beautiful week-end your family had.
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Awesome pics Ali! It makes me wish we had your nice weather here in Michigan. It's cold and we are about to get walloped with a bunch of snow! 2 more months and we will be semi warm! Think Spring!
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