One of the first blogs I ever read, and still read, is Running Stitch. She was a crafty mama of a toddler living in a fern and tree-covered area in Washington. I loved reading about her creative activities and close-knit family life. She said she started reading my blog then too – I was in grad school in Indiana and had just started learning to sew. While we were in Oregon two weekends ago, we met up.
Cannon Beach
Stitch (she uses nicknames on her blog) and her family (her toddler is now 5 and she has a 3 year old too) met us out on the Oregon coast for a little hiking at Ecola State Park. We thought about doing a geocache, but unfortunately ended up in a geocache-less park. We did, however, stumble upon a letterbox (similar to a geocache but without coordinates).
Stitch, The Man, Moo and Wah
The park was beautiful. There were huge trees, big enough for Peter Pan-playing little boys to hide in, and a gorgeous view of Cannon Beach, where parts of the Goonies Movie was filmed. Remember the shape of the key and where the pirate ship came out? That’s the Haystack Rock. We hiked for a while and had a great time – Stitch and her husband are just as interesting as they sound on their blog, and their boys are tons of fun.
Haystack Rock
After we parted ways, Thomas and I headed off to the beach to get a closer look at the Haystack Rock – and find a geocache. We found the rock, the cache, and a really awesome quilt shop too! The sunset was gorgeous and we had a lot of fun doing gymnastics and making silly silhouette photos on the beach, all the while, calling out, Hey you guys….
Thomas jumps!
It was a wonderful day and I truly hope I get to meet up with Stitch and her family again someday. I’ve posted more photos online, and Stitch posted on her blog about our meeting too.
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So gorgeous Dallas. These are my favorite shots and experience of your trip home. What a unique and wonderful adventure. I think there is nothing you and Thomas can’t do and have fun doing it.
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Oh man, I wish we had been able to power through to the beach, but the little guy was crashed before we left the park. So much fun lady! And thanks for the Christmas card photo..you know we are using it!
.-= brit´s last blog ..Say a prayer for the wind and the water and the wood =-.
These photos are beautiful. I don’t think I saw Goonies, but I love the scenery. Family portraits could be your next project.
Fantastic! I hope one day our paths will cross. I have loved following you over the years!
I know this coast… my mom lives further south. These images are special.
Merry Christmas Dallas. I will never forget meeting you, and the fun things you introduced us to.
Merry Christmas!
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