I am taking the week off (sort of) to attend a small family reunion and spend time with my parents!

I actually got in to Portland on Sunday but have been laying low, reading and enjoying the views. We left Monday morning for the beach rental. But it is not just any beach rental, it is the exact house that my father grew up in! My grandparents owned this house from 1945 until 1973 when they sold it to the current owners, who rent it out to families who come to the coast in the Summer. I’m actually sitting in the exact living room where my parents announced their engagement back in the late 60’s!

The town is called Gearhart and is just outside Seaside, OR. There isn’t much to do here. And its currently raining (which is to be expected in Oregon!) I am still available by email this week.

My extended family is arriving today to help eat the mass amounts of clams my father has already caught (his favorite pasttime). Lots of fresh seafood coming my way this week!

A shot of my parents, not set up at all. They really are this cute.  This August they will be celebrating 39 years of marriage!

Family portrait 🙂

This is the path you walk to get to the beach!  My dad can remember when it was 100% sand.  He says they imported the grass from Scotland and planted it in groups!

The house, built in 1912

It’s amazing to me how late the sun sets up north!  This was taken about 9:30pm!

I’ll be home monday June 29th!

xoxo, Melissa