Ruminations from the Temple

Every year on Facebook everyone has the opportunity to post a 'year in review' type of thing, highlighting special moments and pictures from the year. Pretty cool, especially if you post pics of friends, family, events, etc. I enjoy looking at everyone's year, thinking about them, perhaps even praying for them as I take a look into their past year. There is much about Facebook that is worthwhile, and I think this may be one of them. I spend yesterday doing nothing but enjoying watching the ducks in the canal and poking through the scads of photographs I have taken this last year. I got a couple of new cameras and a new home in the last months, and both those things scream for photos. I now know that I have way too many shots of the beach, but oh well. Not nearly enough of my kids, though...boo. So, in an effort to capture the feel of this passing year, a few thoughts: I am so very proud of my children - Morgan is a straight-A student in her ongoing studies in Ear...

Who knew about this little jewel of a place on the Skagit River? With the feel of my beloved Cannon Beach, LaConner features the sweetest little boutiques, galleries, eateries and wonderful views of the river. Since we stumbled upon it only a couple of hours shy of them rolling up the sidewalks, you know we will be returning for a more comprehensive visit - perhaps even an overnight. It would be worth it, to be sure. street views in the cool antique store, Nasty Jack's if you visit Jack's, you'd better bring money... you will surely want to buy something! can you believe this stuff? Until next time...

Well, we arrived back home and I immediately went into Spring Quarter - slam! Now that I am enjoying the first break (Shabbat!), I can get these pics from our last days on the Oregon Coast uploaded. We truly had a glorious time in the glorious sunshine! a few snaps from the best place on earth we loved snoopin' around Fort Stevens and the bunkers there our day of exploring we even got in a hike through the lush coastal forest until next time...

It was a great day at the Oregon Coast - wish you were here!! We explored Fort Stevens State Park and Seaside in the sunshine - how glorious.  Here are some of my favorite shots of the day - our mascot. Hedge new growth at the bunkers at Fort Stevens the photog the coat rack at the South Jetty historic Seaside remnants of the Iredale butter pecan my old friend, the sun, in all its glory the soda fountain was popular today checkin' out some texture sunset #2

After a killer quarter, it's time for a break! How 'bout Cannon Beach on the beautiful Oregon Coast? Hope you enjoy some of my favorite pics from our travel day down to my favorite place - in no particular order... historic pilings in Astoria, OR feeling small next to Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, OR beach bike beach walkers the view from our balcony spring daffodils in downtown Cannon Beach a couple of couples in Astoria sunshine and raindrops anchored in the Columbia pulling in Cannon Beach sunset lunch @ the Wet Dog Cafe, Astoria, OR (salmon & guacamole wrap - pretty tasty!) a mini flower that caught my attention what a fabulous way to spend spring break!