I took Memorial Day weekend off from work and at the time, we didn’t have a thing planned. We talked about it, threw ideas around but never set anything up. Friday night the travel bug started to get to us and after doing a little research we decided to get up in the morning, pack an overnight bag and just drive. We didn’t have reservations anywhere and didn’t plan to make any until we knew where we were heading.
So we did just that and hit the road. The wind carried us out to the Peninsula and out to Ocean Shores and Westport. The drive out was spectacular and the day was gorgeous. Off and on clouds, cool breezes and just enough sunshine to keep us warm and happy. We didn’t find a place to stay in Ocean Shores but the small little town of Westport, just across the mouth of the bay had a great and clean little hotel for us to stay.
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| Happy to find a hotel and then get out and explore. |
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Our view of the Pacific Ocean from our room. So pretty and nice and cool too!
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After checking in, we took to the road to explore Westport, Ocean Shores and the surrounding areas. Ocean Shores is really where the fun is at. The girls really wanted to play on the beach so we found a place to stop. Much to our surprise our stop was on the beach! Yep, we parked our cars on the beach. Pretty fun and Abby and Ellie couldn’t stop giggling about it.
It was nice to get out of the car and see the Pacific Ocean. Not the Puget Sound, not a lake, but the Pacific Ocean. It was a beautiful afternoon and we took in as much as we could, including lots and lots of sand.
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| Look at us, we can park our car on the beach! |
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| We cant stop giggling and smiling! |
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| Hello Pacific Ocean… we missed you! |
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| I dont think this day could get any better or more beautiful! |
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| Drawing in the sand. |
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| Love that little smile and the joy she has for being on the beach. |
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| My beautful Abby. Love this face and all her joy and love. |
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| Sisters |
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| Little tiny butt crack |
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| Sand time! |
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| My wonderful and handsome hubby! |
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| One of only a few pictures you will see of me! |
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| Birds of a feather |
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| Horseback riding on the beach |
After some playtime on the beach which included lots of sunshine and fun, we decided we needed something tasty to eat. Ocean Shores is a small town with only a few laces to eat but we certainly picked an awesome place. Pegasus Pizza was a great little hole in the wall, family pizza and pasta place and we loved it. As we we left the restaurant, Ellie asked if we could come back to eat next weekend and its almost worth the 2+ Hour drive.
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| Ugh daddy… |
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| She does this face all the time and it makes me think of a little old man. What a goofy little girl. |
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| Silly Abby making faces at mommy. We had a lot of laughs! |
With full tummies we made our way back to the hotel in Westport. The drive back was at dusk and we saw a lot of little critters along the roads, like deer and racoon. We also watched as the clouds and fog rolled in. While we get fog from time to time over where we live, its nothing like livign right on the ocean and getting fog nearly every night. I think we all slept really well that night, especially with a little rain coming down.
The next morning we got up, had some breakfast and headed back out on to the road. Since we were already out on the Peninsula, I thought it would be fun to drive around the long way and go through Olympic National Park. Shaun and I have not been out that way since 2005, when he took me to Seattle for the first time just after proposing to me. I was excited to stop at one of my favorite places, Ruby Beach!
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| Good morning sister snuggles |
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| Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park |
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| Walking with daddy in the rain along the mossy trail down to Ruby Beach. |
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| Among the Cedar trees |
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| Throwing rocks into the ocean and searching for crab shells. |
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| Love the beautiful rock formations along the coast in the Pacific Northwest. Ruby Beach does not disappoint. |
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| The rain cannot keep people away from this beautiful beach. |
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| The girls found a cozy and dry spot in the roots of an old fallen tree. |
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| It might be rainging but these adorable people still love to get out and play in the rain. |
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| Blackberries are starting to come out on the Peninsula. |
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| Love that Pacific Ocean |
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| Sisterly love! |
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After a good hour playing in the rain on Ruby Beach we had to continue on our way so that we could make it home at a decent time. We drove in the rain and took in all of the beautiful green around us. Our drive took us through Forks, Washington… a little town made famous by those vampire movies… oh what were they called??? Oh yeah… Twilight. I was never a fan so this didn’t mean much to me, but it was interesting to see how much the town had grown since the movies made them famous.
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| The biggest Rubber Ducky I have ever seen lives in Port Angeles! |
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The remainder of our trip was quiet and peaceful. We took the ferry home and hen snuggled down for a cool and rainy night. We may not be all that spontaneous anymore, but when do have the opportunity to do so, its worth every single moment!
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