Twilight in Washington

Well this entire trip came from the desire to go to Portland to see my Uncle Bill who is very ill. I didn't want to wait any longer due to his condition. My sister Stacy decided she was moving to Seattle and so we helped her move last week. We through in a little together time vacation , just Mike and I. We wanted to drive down the coast and camp on the beach. So we did just that. Here are a few pictures of our journey. I call it the Twilight Tour since we stopped by all the popular " Twilight" spots from the book. It was really fun. Mike was a very big good sport about it. There were so many high lights for me, Here are a few of them.


Me and Mike with Bill and Margie Towne

Port Angeles, WA.

La Push Beach on the Indian Reservation

This picture shows a run off stream flowing into the ocean. That is how all of the old trees end up on the beach. This same thing is happening all over the Northern Coast Line.

We had a nice camp site. Just across the road to the beach.


Mike setting up our cute new tent.

Nice relaxing view of the ocean. I wish it was not so grey out everyday!

Interesting Beach Art

Cool drift wood.

The beach was packed with drift wood to burn (with a permit) of course.

A huge Red Wood

Me loving life!

Mike and I walking hand in hand on the beach. Notice anything funny about this picture?

We took over someones abandoned Fire and built it up!

It was dusk like this until 11:00 PM.

This message board sits in front of the General Tribal Store

Forks, WA.

Yes, the home town of Bella & Edward

The forest around Forks.

This sign made me laugh. I figured that we were screwed if there was a Tsunami anyway, why run!

You were allowed to drive right down on the beach. We had a pic nic here and drove around for awhile. It was so cool!

Truly the funniest thing I have ever seen! The drive to the last beach was the best. We found 45 Sand Dollars. They were washing up everywhere. I have never seen anything like it!

The First Day of the Rest of His Life

Graduation was an exciting day for several reasons. My brother Rick and his family have just moved here to Utah , so they were all able to attend the graduation and that was fun. The most exciting thing was when we returned home though. The football coach from Snow College had called and asked Chad to come and play for them next year. If he earns the starting position they will give him a scholarship. We are thrilled!!!
Chad is a remarkable young man and has so much to look forward to in the coming years.
Chad we love you!

Chad and Jannicka (Yan-ick-a) at his graduation. The pictures are a bit dark for some reason. Anyway, Chad's " Friend" is flying home today to Norway. He is at the airport right now. They have had a fun few months together. He is sad to see her go !

Yes , we are the proud parents of another High School Graduate. Halla-looya ! Chad's High School years have been fun for us as well. We however are about to open a new chapter in our lives with a live away from home college student.