AE | The Weekend Lens
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We spent the weekend at one of our favorite places on the Oregon coast with my parents.
On both Saturday and Sunday we spent a couple hours actually down on the beach. We don't always go down there, usually it depends on the weather. This weekend was a mix of sun and clouds and mist.
Don't be fooled by these photos or the kids in the water. It was about 60 degrees tops and the water is cold.
One of the overwhelming themes was just how much Simon loves being at the beach.
He's so free there. To explore. To run. To play.
There's more room to give him room.
He's so happy there.
He's been going to this same beach for his entire life and it's such a huge part of his story, along with so much time spent with my Mom and Dad.
I love that Anna's getting to experience it (and enjoy it) now too.
Love this shot. I love it because it shows the whole scene.
On Sunday it was a bit sunnier:
Anna wore some wings down to the beach that made for fun photos.
A person who frequents the beach likes to stack rocks like this set. And talk about a moment of intense blue sky.
I need to do a layout or minibook that shows photos of Simon on this beach throughout his life so far.
So many adventures.
Photos taken by both me and my Mom. I shot only with my iphone this time.
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Amazing photos! And I love the idea of the mini book for Simon.
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This beach is so pretty! I especially love the stack of rocks picture :)
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We hit Nye beach the end of last week and it was wonderful! It was Aud's (3 years) first time getting to actually play on the shore and she loved it!
Wednesday was nice but we got driven off the beach Thursday by rain. Gotta love June in Oregon!
We'll have to check out your beach next. It looks like a good one for kids. :)
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love all the photos ali! simon is getting SO tall. Love the butterfly wings on anna- and happy to see lily enjoyed the beach as well :) thanks for sharing
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Ali, I've been out of touch for a while and it's good to see these photos. That beach is gorgeous and I can't believe how tall Simon is getting. Quite a young man and he obviously loves the beach!
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Love seeing Cape Arago! I grew up in North Bend and Sunset Beach was a favorite of ours for swimming, while Horsfall was the place to go to get away from people, wander the beach and collect sand dollars. Living in Portland, my kids cherish our annual trips to Cannon Beach (my 11 yr old daugther calls it "my beach") Just spending time sitting listening to the waves and being near the ocean gives me a very peaceful feeling that I know my kids share. Wishing we were there today for the 80 degree weather today instead of here for 100!
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