Cannon Beach - part 2 (rainy day fun)

So apparently I'm uploading CB pictures backwards! The first part of the trip was the rainy part - we spent a lot of time bundling up and playing on the beach with an extra set of clothes for Saul at the ready so that we could change him before the walk home. We learned from our cold Easter weekend experience! We also spent a lot of time inside playing. Alex and Todd have the most amazing, low, sturdy coffee table. I'm sure they never intended for it to be a kid play station, but it worked perfectly.

With all the wet weather, we also decided to copy Michelle and Jeff in our beach-time adventures. We drove up to Seaside to go on the carousel. We discovered that Saul has absolutely no fear of these things! When he saw it - the first time I think he's seen anything of it's kind - he charged it and tried to get through the gate to get on at that moment! Who knew! We had to explain the idea of waiting in line, paying and waiting our turn to get on. I got to go with him two times. As we were paying and entering the second time, he told me I could go "stand with Dadda." I told him I needed to stay with him because he was a young boy and the guy wouldn't let him ride if a parent wasn't with him. Later, after the ride, I asked him why he didn't want me with him. He said, "Well, Momma, the other kids didn't have their mommy with them." Oh, no! Really?! His independence and awareness of these things has really started all ready. As shown in the pictures, though, he did let Aaron go with him two more times. Lucky boy!

Reunan was so great on this trip. He slept well, enjoyed stroller time more than he had to-date and generally adjusted to the situation. We had so much time relaxing with our boys!

Reunan making eyes at owl.

Opening his marble maze for the first time (it was a birthday present).
Starting the building process.

Very proud boy!

Playing with the final piece of work.

Reunan sleeping through the action.

Playing on the beach on a windy evening.

The carousel!

And again!

Lunch at Fort George brewery.

Reunan sleeping through lunch.

Love this picture - each boy with his evening drink of choice (beer and milk) while watching a little tv before bed (note you can just see Reunan swaddled behind Saul's head).

Happy boy!