Ready. Set. Catch up! With a side of pictures.

For the 4th of July, I had the opportunity to head to the Oregon Coast.
The second I landed I had two thoughts:
1. Landing in Portland looks like landing in Tokyo minus all the cute little Japanese people and
2. I feel at home! It was so refreshing to be stompin on some familiar territory.

Have you ever been to Portland? My favorite thing is seeing both Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood all in one glance. Let's hope they don't blow at the same time, that could be some serious bad news.

{Rockaway Beach, Oregon}

{Sand Castle time}

{The Simon's, minus Courtney, collecting seashells. So Windy!}

{I started out with an empty bucket but after 4 miles, I didn't have any room or pockets left!}

{Overview of the coast}

{"HEYYY YOUUU GUYYSS!" Ever seen The Goonies?? Kylie at Cannon Beach.}

{Tillamook Cheese Factory}

{Testing all the types of cheese}

{Happy 4th of July! We sat RIGHT next to the fireworks, it was awesome. Never been that close!}

{Yumm. I want some more now! Within walking distance of our cabin.}

{All the girls in my family plus my Dad, and again, super windy!}

Needless to say, we had a great time. 

And I am ready for another vacation! 

Washington? Alright, talked me into it.

But until then I will be working, working, working! It's our busiest time of the year.

I am so lucky that I love the girls I work with! 

Because I firmly believe coworkers can make or break any job.

Anyway, HAPPY MONDAY!

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