The "Long" Weekend Lens
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Things I know to be true:
The swing at Grandma & Grandpa's is the best.
Oh yes.
The kids love swinging and I'm actually pretty sure my parents really love pushing them too. The mutual joy there is a favorite thing.
Simon loves, loves, loves being at the beach. And if there are smores available there, well, all the better.
These two. Well, there's lots of "he won't let me be the line-leader" and "she's touching me" and "he/she isn't sharing" but when it's good, it's really good.
The word thankful doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about my parents.
My sweet dog Lily is pretty close to 12 and when she gets to the beach she thinks she's 2.
A blizzard taste-test is a really fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon. The winner seemed to be a tie between the strawberry cheesecake and the banana split (my personal favorite).
I have super fun friends and family who get the photo-taking, crab-eating, long-walking, margarita-drinking, and adore my kids.
That the adventures my Dad has taken my kids on will be remembered their whole lives.
I love, love, love the beach too.
Photos above were taken by me, my Mom, and Katie (which makes it fun as we all get different angles).
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beautiful photos...where are these beaches? Oregon coast? My daughter would love to explore in an area like this. Thanks for sharing :)
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Oooo something to love about each one...that is an awesome beach, Simon's hat is really cool, and is he starting to look like a teenager?..., the one with the 3 generations of girls is very sweet...and yes, the different angles!
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what a fun weekend!! wonderful photos..your kids will love looking at these for years to come!
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I loved all the pictures but my favorite was with you a Lilly, she looks do so happy. My dog also loves the beach!
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Wow, your parents live right on the beach!? How cool is that! Love the beach too. Love that picture of you and Lilly. Looks like a great time! What great memories for Simon and Anna.
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Looks like a fabulous weekend. I love the multiple perspectives you get with multiple cameras!
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Lovely!
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What a wonderful place to live! And to visit! Love how you sit outside all rugged up. And, I'm a teeny bit envious. Lucky you!
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Beautiful pictures of the coast! It looks looks like you had a lovely fun filled weekend.
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I have never commented on your posts in the past (not that I didn't want to) simply because I receive them via email...but I had to stop over at your "blog" to tell you that this post made my heart happy. Seeing you and your children so happy and enjoying your weekend with your Mom and Dad was a pure delight. Thank you.
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Ali, what a beautiful display of love and joy in each other and nature. Great captures with the camera and what a gorgeous place to visit.
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Looks like a fantastic weekend.... I love the beach, but never seem to be able to get there!
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Such beauty! Love how Simon's look ranged from wizard to pirate. Anna looks like such a doll. The photo of you and your mom took my breath away.
Happy weekend.
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I love memories made with Grandmas & Grandpas :)
Love the blizzard taste testing! Friday is our last day of school. I think that'd be the perfect way to start summer!
Thanks for the idea :)
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Love, Love, Love these photos...what great memories your childrens will have and you and your parents too! I was able to get to Cape Cod this weekend to visit my family and it was the best!!
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Wonderful photos Ali! Moments with family should be cherished, and I'm so looking forward to seeing mine this summer. I love the mention about when it's right with the kids, it's great. I have two boys and as much as they fight and argue, there are also the times when they are best friends, and those moments melt my heart.
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These are beautiful pictures Ali. God has blessed you with wonderful friends and family! I particularly love the picture of your mom and Anna as I can really see the resemblance between them now that Anna is a bit older. Thank you for sharing your beautiful weekend with us.
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Love, Love, Love!! I am so jealous that you are able to go to the Oregon coast, I LOVE it there. We are heading there this summer and I can't wait. I adore all of your pictures, what a precious time you can spend with family and friends. Wonderful memories for all. The beach does amazing things for everyone, so theraputic, makes us all turn into kids again (even dogs). Thank you for sharing
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i echo what everyone else has said! i think my favorite is Simon on the green rocks! i love photos taken from above and from behind, it looks like a cave! love the rocky coast so much!!!! just beautiful, thanks so much for sharing. xoxo
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lovely photos, ali! each one of them brings a smile to my face :)
your kids are growing so fast - simon is starting to look like a teenager!
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