ive been in OR for about 2 weeks now. so far, the trip has been days full of trips to the local scenery- the coast (cannon beach) and the waterfalls (columbia river gorge). a few days ago we went to lost lake, and i even looked for bigfoot half-heartedly while catching fire-bellied newts (at least thats what nat said they were). those things are so darn cute!

this weekend will be a trip back to the coast. carrie is participating in a beach cleanup and we are taking the opportunity to go to astoria and check out some goonies landmarks. this is the longest trip ive had to OR (the shortest was a mere 3 days, when ezra was born) and i am happy for the time with my sister and ezra. it will be a sad day on 9/21, when i say goodbye.

i do miss my cats, though. and my own bed.