A little coastal fun. Phase 2.

While the weather was not perfection, the beaches were. I loved Ruby and Rialto Beach. They are absolutely beautiful. We got a bit wet, but still enjoyed exploring the coastline.

Ruby Beach

Rialto Beach

I loved the pebble beaches. There were the most amazing brightly colored, smooth stones. These were some of our favorites that we gathered from the beach.

I love how unique the Oregon/Washington coastline is. So unlike any other place I have been before. And the beaches in ONP were not a disappointment.

Olympic National Park. Phase 1. Lake Quinault.

If you live in the Pacific Northwest I consider it a crime against nature if you do not make the trip to Washington to explore Olympic National Park. It is a secret gem, with no crowds and limitless beauty. I am amazed at how few people know about it. I feel like our mouths hung open in awe for 5 straight days. Over the next few posts I will try to give a small taste of how awesome it is, so maybe you will take advantage and go!

Basically our days were full of big trees, moss, lakes, coast line, big trees, big trees and moss. Oh, and big trees and moss.

And while photos just do not come close to doing justice, here are a few from day one.

Tyler enjoying the large trees.Standing between a fallen tree that has been cut in half. We snapped a few photos at sunset of the beautiful Lake Quinault.

And just for posterity, I wanted to well document the monumental shiner Marilee got river rafting. Lets just say her face collided with Tyler's helmet as we went over a 10 foot waterfall. Ouch. This lovely thing got progressively worse with every day. This photo is weak sauce compared to what it turned into. Talk about a killer battle wound. She is one tough chick.

Haleiwa...and a lot of photos

We spent the vast majority of our time here on Keiki BeachDoing thisor eating thisand this

(both of which are pure happiness)

I have few true loves in life, but this burger is one of them.

When we were not at Keike we were here, at the beach right behind Ty's house.

This is my happy place.

Made better by spending the whole week with Raechel and her boyfriend Cody and my favorite dog on earth, Jake.

The week was perfection.

We did nothing but lay on the beach, play in the waves and eat.

And go to bed at 8:30 every night.

I love walking the beach at sunset. And there are some phenomenal sunsets in Haleiwa.

I love the harbor in Haleiwa. It is so picturesque. Especially at sunset.
Also, there are hundreds of cats roaming the piers...so that is always an adventure.
Rainbow Bridge.

Where Tyler used to jump off and swim as a kid.

We spent our evening eating copious amounts of food.

We were SO happy that Raech was in town. We love her and miss her already.

It was wonderful to visit Ty's family.

We always go way too long between visits. We are always so well taken care of.

It was bliss.

We love Hawaii.