the oregon coast and more

Last weekend...well, july long weekend, which I guess was 2 weekends ago already, we spent down on the oregon coast. it was fabulous weather and beautiful surroundings. we made the full weekend of it - getting on the ferry over to washington right after work, friday, and then returning monday by midnight. we camped out, strolled the amazing beaches, hiked the coast abit, explored the little sea side towns, and enjoyed it all.
but it seems unreal that that was already over a week ago. right after getting home shawn and his band, the details, and aly and her mom came for an evening. it was a short visit but we were VERY glad to see them and hang out for even the little bit.
thanks for hopping over to the island all!! :O)
victoria has heated up and it is really feeling very summery - yay! although - heat here is relative. the sun is super warm/hot but the ocean breeze is always cool it seems.
this last weekend we laid low - getting some things done around here. i got some new work pants since i was about to pop the buttons on the two remaining pair of 'regular' pants i've been wearing. we also got out for a hike in goldstream park which was nice. this summer is going quickly and i know that the next month is going to fly. brad is done with classes for the summer and we are working on project "prepare-for-baby" - what all that entails...i still don't know but we are jumping in! and that has to be done now, i think, cuz august is already chock full of events.
and then it will be september...
well for now i am off to make some yummy chipotle black bean burritos for dinner.