Waldport Bridge

1. Waldport, where the forest meets the sea. I’m so glad we found it all those years ago, and have been able to come back so many times.

This is what stupid happy looks like

2. It didn’t rain on our walk this morning, even though it was supposed to.

3. All the great beaches along this stretch of the coast. There are so many places to pull off, to park, to walk for miles and miles.

Bridge over Beaver Creek at Ona Beach

Foggy morning at Ona Beach

4. My tiny family. They are so content right now, all three of them.

5. The Pacific Ocean. Oh how I love her.

Bonus joy: dinner with my BIG family, all the good food especially the German Chocolate Cake my cousin made just for me, a good visit with Eric’s parents, all the good food we’ve been eating while at the beach, a box of goodies from Depot Baykery, texting with my brother, a glass of cold clean water, an almost clean car, a washer and dryer, clean laundry, clean sheets, the most gorgeous weather ever, a mostly nice day when it was supposed to rain, dinner plans with friends I don’t get to see very often, long walks, naps, good books, a hot shower.

1. Morning walks. This picture of the field of blue flowers is from a recent one.

2. Hiking with Eric and the dogs. We went to Molly Lake yesterday and hiked six miles. Just before we turned around, we got to a spot on a ridge that had the most amazing view, and down in the valley below, there was a moose!

Wish I would have had my camera with the good zoom. This was as good as I could get with the phone on my camera.

3. Playdate with Pancho. Ringo and Pancho hadn’t seen each other in awhile, but they picked up right where they left off and played for two hours straight. Sam even came out for a bit, but he doesn’t love how rowdy they play, so napped in the house most of the time.

4. Strawberries from our garden. We’ll probably miss most of the season here, but I’m so happy that ours our coming in so good.

5. My tiny family.

Bonus joy: my new car, clean water, my foot feeling so much better, working out at the gym, yoga, reading, napping, watching tv, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, a hot shower.