Forks Round 2. Part 3

Forks Round 2. Part 2

The beaches at La Push (about a 20 mile drive from Forks) are quite stunning. The islands a little way out are so fun and if the water weren't who knows how cold, I would have swam out to meet them.

We went to two different beaches. At First Beach, there are piles and piles of driftwood you have to maneuver your way through to get down to the sand. It's quite the challenge- especially when the wind is trying to tackle you.

As I said, the wind was crazy. We (I) convinced everyone to attempt to walk this strip of driftwood debris. It looked easy enough from a distance. But as we started the adventure, it became quite dangerous. Imagine a very strong ocean wind, and a big strip of rocks, driftwood, moss and drop-offs. Get the picture? Anyways, lets just be honest and say that as soon as I slipped and fell a few times, I was NOT laughing in the face of danger.

 

However, I did laugh when Jenna made her way over to where I was. She came dressed in layer after layer after layer of coats of all sizes. My mom explained saying, "It's to add some weight so she doesn't blow away." We laughed because as funny as it sounded, it was too true.

Our destination: giant log.

Our journey description: running desperately to beat the water to the log.

Laughing as Anna runs as fast as she can to escape the incoming water. Timing was key...

You may not be able to tell from the picture, but my mom was in serious danger of falling down one of those drop-offs I was telling you about. She swayed a couple of times, and we laughed about her pose- which didn't help her case at all.

Upcoming: Kate's little story...

Halloween Happenings

Here are some of the decor the girls and I made this year. Adam's addition is the "Asian". 

These took forever to cut out! I finally stopped being my usual control freak, and let the girls help. Glad I did. They look pretty real too - One of Jenna's friends came to the door and was telling Jenna how she thought they were real. It was kind of funny.

Cutting this also tried my patience, but it turned out alright. Anna drew the face, Jenna traced her hands and feet, and Kate did the ribs after I had to throw away too many plates due to failed attempts.

Now for the eye candy- costumes! Let's start with the oldest so that's over with :)

Moody Greek goddess (my alter ego...)

The day of, Jesse borrowed his "Spartan" costume from a friend whose mom made it.

We didn't plan on matching, but it ended up that way. Make way for the Greeks!

Don't ask cause I have no answers.

Ms. M&M. She was quite popular at school :)

Next we have a "nerdy poodle girl".

And lastly, Princess Jenna.