What a shot Wednesday

Today's post is short and simple. 

Several years ago, I actually got to be eye to eye with a beautiful and amazing pelican on the Oregon Coast. I adore pelicans and this was one of the most special moments ever at the coast. 
                                
This may not be the world's most amazing photo, but it is a gorgeous bird. Thank you for letting me into your life for a few minutes, my Pelican friend. 

We were thrilled to find zillions of these star fish and other sea life down at the far south end of Seaside... we'd never been that far at low tide before. We also had some fun with scads of tiny and large crabs there too. 

We enjoyed the expected and the unexpected things we found at the coast this year. I am hoping for more good news but finding myself feeling worried and uncomfortable and starting to lean toward the negative. I am trying to remember that even if the unexpected happens and it isn't what we thought we wanted, there may be a reason and something else unexpected in a positive way may be just around the corner. 

How do you deal with hoping for one outcome but worrying about another? 

July 24, 2011

Crescent Lake was SOOOO clear, SOOOOO warm & NOOOOO mosquitoes ... We should have stayed there!

July 23, 2011

School's Out for Summer Blog!

School's out for summer. In an attempt to make the most of our summer adventure this go-around, we've decided to "take over" the Mama Picture This blog (at least temporarily) and present: The Kids Summer Blog! 

Each day you may see 1, 2 or even 3 photos. The girl's choice, the boy's or even mine once in a while. We are going to try to illustrate what we are up to and have a little more fun by doing it. 

And so, here we go... 

First full day of Summer Break... 

The boy was playing with friends and is now home but fighting with a nasty head cold. Poor guy. As you can imagine, he's not really into the spirit of this thing - yet. The girl and I had a girls' night last night and hung out together (including for a nap and an awards ceremony) 

Yarn Sale = Good!

New Items in the Shop

I don't know about you... but I am SOOO wishing I was at the Oregon Coast on a warm summer day... I may not be able to be, but this card set makes it feel almost real: 

Oregon Coast Photo Card Mini Set