Tillamook Reunion 2010

This year we were able to get to the coast a few days early, so we got to spend more time with Trav's family. This was so great for all of the little girls - they got along so well! (When Merilyn wasn't being a pushy little lady.)

We also went early so we could all go to the Tillamook County Fair. What fun! I was fascinated by the giant pigs and flowers... although the girls (and Trav) were more interested in the rides.

Trav and Uncle Ross talked Ali into going on the "Ali Baba" ride with them, and despite being a little nervous in the beginning, she loved it. She wanted to go on it again, and again, and again... Trav is quite pleased that he has a new crazy-ride buddy. :) And, she's more than tall enough for a lot of the rides!

Travis and Ali on the roller coaster... another favorite.

Saturday's Reunion

We drove out to our usual meeting place in Oceanside. The sun never quite came out all the way, but there was more than enough going on around us to keep us busy gawking. When we first got there, the tide was out so Trav, Ross and I got to walk way out around the rocks to the other side of the beach. I loved seeing all of the starfish. So cool!

I love that this starfish is holding on to his little mussel buddy. :)

There was also a wedding on the beach that we watched (spied on) from the patio of the little convention hall above the beach. Ross and I finally couldn't stand it any longer and decided to go down to the beach to get a better look of the nuptials. (Along with many other spectators!)

As we were down there, the sea lion that we had also been watching float along the water was getting closer and closer to the beach. For awhile (back at the top of the hill), I was snapping photos of the sea lion, until someone said, "You do know that it's dead, right??" Uh, nope. So, while we were down there, we decided to follow the poor thing along until it washed up on shore. When it did, we didn't stick around too long... it was nasty and smelly. Eeeww.

Another big adventure was the snake that Trav pulled out of the bushes. The girls were fascinated by the wiggly creature, but Ross and I stayed far away!

It was a great trip. Trav's dad, Karen, and Marisa came back and stayed with us one more night before they got on the plane for Colorado, and Ross met us for breakfast the next morning. We enjoyed our time with them... It is never enough time!