The weather was gorgeous today so we decided to go to the beach (Oceanside). On the way there, we stopped by Blue Heron Restaurant in Tillamook to have our lunch. Great food! When we arrived at the beach, we were pleasantly surprised that it was not crowded at all.
We got wet but it was fun getting lapped by the waves :). We enjoyed going through a little cave. The kids happily played with the sand while my husband and I relaxed in the sun and cool breeze. Next, we went to Cape Meares Lighthouse, Oregon's shortest lighthouse (38 feet tall). The tour guide led us to the top of the tower and explained about the history of the lighthouse. The tower light's eight-sided lens are made of glass (2,000 lbs altogether) from France. It must have been quite a challenge to haul up the lens over the cliff to the tower. Before we left, we made a souvenir penny in the gift shop.
On the way home, we stopped by Tillamook again. This time we went into an antique store. There were many beautiful original paintings but they're very expensive. One of the oil paintings was done by Heinie Hartwig, a well-known California artist. Exceptional artwork (exceptional price, too...$9,995.00!) We were excited to find a painting that we liked and were able to afford (no, not by Hartwig :)). We purchased an original oil painting by a Thai artist for $35.
We then went to the ice cream/candy store next door. We had pumpkin milkshake and cookie bowl sundae. Very yummily delicious (I just think we should be able to make "yummy" an adverb when necessary :)) That's how we spent a rare, gorgeous day in October. | 
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Blessings,
Lori