December Days - 12.18.10

Coming to Oregon for the Christmas holiday has become a great tradition for the family. Within that tradition we've started several traditions that have become favorites for Marcy and I.

Sunrise over Nahalem Bay, the view from the Beach House

One of these is an adults only weekend trip to the Oregon Coast with Marcy's brother and sister and their spouses. The kids get to stay with Bumpy and Grandma for the weekend doing lots of fun stuff while the parents all get a break to relax and have fun without the worries of entertaining and watching the kids.

For what is supposed to be a relaxing weekend, I feel like we pack a bunch of stuff into two days, but by far and away my favorite part is just the chance to visit, share, and laugh with Marcy, Jason, Kim, Lisa, and Travis. Whether we are playing tourist in small coastal towns, playing board games, shopping, or eating at our favorite spot on the OR coast (The Lumberyard in Cannon Beach) I love the chance to just spend the time with our family.

I have been fortunate to have been part of Marcy's family even when we were just friends as kids, so I have known Lisa and Jason real well for a very long time as we have all grown up together. It is truly awesome that we have all stayed close and enjoy each other's company so much. I am a little sad that this weekend is winding to a close but comforted by the fact we are already planning next year's getaway.