a life I could get used to

so we are here on the Oregon coast. The trip here was a bit difficult – Sebby doesn’t sleep on planes. Our second leg of the trip was delayed over 2 hours because the plane had technical issues and after sitting on the tarmac for over an hour we deboarded and got onto a different plane. Anyhow, we arrived at our beach house at about 7:00 Saturday night. The Lacey’s had just arrived. We were all happy to see each other and very pleased with the beach house, which had been rented sight-unseen.

Anyhow… this life is the best. I seriously could do this every day. Yesterday we spent our day playing on the beach… building a sand kingdom with mote, destroying said sand kingdom, taking wonderful naps, going to Seaside to shop at the outlet stores (specifically Osh Kosh – I got some awesome deals for $3.39 a piece). We then went to Big Foot for wonderful steak dinners, drinks and chatting. I am absolutely amazed and thrilled with how well Kenzie ands Julian are getting along. I think that once kids turn 3 they switch from being totally self-centered to loving and appreciating friends. Those 2 kiddos make each other laugh and I love it. After coming home we watched some Shrek and collapsed into bed exhausted.

Right now it’s almost noon. The two little ones – Sebby and Jasmine are sleeping, and the men are making a delicious smelling brunch. Nabila and I had a nice time hanging out with the older kids and playing on the beach. The beach is so cool. All the kids are loving the sand. There is miles and miles of sand with practically no one else on the beach. It’s also pretty fun standing at the edge of the ocean waiting for the waves to cover our feet… running like mad when the incoming wave is just a bit bigger than we expected.

Okay… brunch is ready… I’m off to eat before I take another nap. The house here had plenty of room – if anyone wants to come hang out with us this week, come on over.  Life here is good.

Here are some pics to tempt you.