The Weekend Lens
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This weekend the Oregon coast was calling us as it often does.
My Dad just finished building a set of stairs that go straight down to the beach from their house. This guy totally makes things happen.
My Mom sent this shot a few weeks ago when the whole project was in progress:
And then she sent this one last week when the stairs were complete:
Super inspiring.
Previously we'd walk down the road a few houses to access other stairs. This makes it so much more convenient to get down to the beach. And going up and down those stairs is awesome exercise.
It's also a whole lot easier to get back to the house when the kids get cold, tired, hungry, etc.
On Saturday we were greeted with sunshine.
Later that afternoon we drove down to Bandon Dunes to meet up with my Dad, my brother John and my cousin Rob who were in town for the weekend playing golf.
Simon got to putt a few on the last hole and he was pretty darn happy about that.
Might be time to sign him up for some lessons.
That's my brother John standing next to me in the back and my cousin Rob sitting next to Simon on the bench. It was great to get to connect with them and share dinner at Bandon Dunes.
Sunday ended up being an overcast day which was still perfectly wonderful.
Special times that we never take for granted.
All shots this weekend taken with my Canon 5DMKII.
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Family! Such a blessing!
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Hope you are really enjoying your new camera.
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I've had this one for a couple of years - just find myself using my iPhone most of the time for convenience. Loved using it again this weekend.
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I'm completely blown away by those steps, they're fantastic, how clever your dad is. It looks like you had a wonderful time. And how big your little girl is looking all of a sudden. I've got a five year old who is also looking a lot bigger to me. Hope you have a good week Ali.
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Wow, how amazing to have this place to come to whenever you darn well please! Your parents are definitely living the dream, that property is breathtaking!
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It's been a while since I've read your blog. Sounds like a perfect weekend. I can't believe how big your kids are, especially Anna.
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Welcome back Charity.
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Stunning, grandparents aren't they just the best.
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We are headed to rockaway beach this summer for family trip with my husbands family (19 total!) You photos have me excited and inspired!
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Ali...it will be time to sign up Simon for golf lessons thru Special Olympics this Spring. My Grandson, Shaun, age 14 (with Autism) has been doing golf for 4-5 years...1st in the golf skills, then last 2 years on the golf course with a partner. Shaun Loves it!
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I just called the course right by our house today and got connected with one of the pros there that works with Special Olympics and can work with Simon! I was so excited.
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i adore these photos and those stairs are so amazing--- what a gift from your dad!
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What a wonderful place to "recharge"! And to be able to do it with family is pretty darn awesome! Thanks for aharing Ali!
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Wow, so amazingly beautiful Ali!! This is also a favourite for me and my family when we fly out to Vancouver to see my folks ... for weeks before I go I dream of the shore line and the possible memories that we will be captured there. As always you have captured a beautiful memory with your family & lovely words too. Happy belated Birthday to Anna WOW time is flying, thanks for sharing.
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Oh, Ali! It's so amazing to see open water & vegetation! We just got another 15 inches of snow on Friday, so this is welcome change of scenery! (Our snow banks are almost as tall as I am in most places and much taller in others!)
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What a beautiful weekend!!! What a blessing to have such a great family & parents!! So amazing that your dad built those stairs!! Its so great that you could document that & share how proud you are of his talent. My Dad always liked to do stuff around the house & his ideas were so amazing. He turns 78 next month & has been in out of the hospital. My mom passed away in December the week before Christmas. I wish I had spent more time capturing memories that were special to them. Bless you & enjoy!!
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I'm sorry for the loss of your Mom.
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Ali...do you remember...there used to be stairs down to the beach somewhere near Shore Acres. They were white painted wood with a pipe railing. Wish I could remember exactly were they were...tore out many years ago for safety reasons. Aww...you are so young, those stairs were probably tore out before you were born! LOL! Thank you for sharing a "little bit of my roots"!
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Ali, your dad is a rockstar!! Those stairs are steep but wow what a great location. Such fantastic memories for you all and all that fantastic fresh air and sunshine for the kids :)
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this post makes me ache for the pacific ocean. the vancouver girl in me is tired of all this east coast snow. great shots!
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Beautiful photos! Your father is so handsome and SO talented. Those stairs are amazing. The before and after took my breath away. Thanks for sharing.
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I recently moved from Oregon to Iowa and your beautiful pictures remind me of some wonderful memories on the Oregon coast. Thanks for sharing!
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I've lived by the beach in Southern California my entire life and these pictures make me jealous. What a beautiful beach and an even more beautiful set of family photos and memories.
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Wow, wonderful photos. Simon is such a handsome boy.
Thanks for sharing your private life. Your dad is so gifted to have done such an awesome job.
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