Kalaloch Beach

We decided to go to Kalaloch Beach during the 3 day weekend for MLK day. We were only able to go overnight, but just getting away for a day seemed awesome. We left Sunday afternoon. It is about a 2 and a half hour drive...so we got there right as the sun was setting. We saw the top sliver as we drove into the park. At the campground there are spots right on the Ocean Bluff, but we weren't able to get one of those...we did find a nice secluded spot, though...that worked perfectly for us.
We made a simple dinner of chili, chips and cheese, and had a fire that night with s'mores, and then watched The Man From Snowy River. I am sure you can imagine...that was a favorite of mine and Jeremy's when we were growing up.....I remember my dad having that show on every day and Jeremy probably did as well. So, even though we haven't seen it for about 15 years, Jeremy still practically had every moment memorized. He had us rolling on the floor, it was so funny. The kids weren't quite as impressed with the movie. It is amazing to see the dork factor in old shows and stuff....Anyways, we had a great time....If you ever want to get a good laugh...sometimes at your expense...show an old favorite movie to your kids!
We went to bed early and made everyone vow to sleep-in in the morning. which is usually not a problem with my family!

The next morning the guys did a run on the beach, while Kas and I relaxed, took care of the dogs, and started blueberry muffins...from a box.
They had a good run, and were about sick when they made it back. But...not too sick for breakfast... muffins, bacon and bacon greased eggs. YUMMM! perfect camping breakfast!

Afterwards, we all headed down to the beach. Jeremy got a tripod for christmas, so he did a lot of experimenting with it....with family photos...It was pretty funny watching him set the camera up, and then have to leap and scramble around the beach debris to get to us in time....here are a few:

Here are the dogs, enjoying the beach!

We decided to take the same route the guys took for our walk/play. They thought it would be fun and we hadn't explored that area yet...we were pleasantly surprised!

Kas quickly had her shoes off enjoying the surf. I am not sure if you can see the shoe progression in the photos..but she started out in my chacos...and ended up with my hiking boots. the chacos hurt her feet.....and she'd only brought sandals for herself....

There were rocks to climb and get out to during the tides. I thought this looked awesome of the boys.

We love scrambling on rocks.

isn't this cool. It is amazing what power the tide holds.
There were quite a few tide pools as the tide was going out. here are a few finds:

Some of the rock formations were awesome..


oops.
Family picture worthy even!
We found a few caves to play in....or at least pose in.
Kaleb, Elijah and Teaka

Kas and Konu

Hunting for shells, or rocks......



Here are a few things that made it back. sea glass, a few shells and rocks that still looked good when dry!




The kids found this net they wanted to take home...you are not a true blue harborite, unless you have an old net, or some bouys hanging somewhere in your yard. Kaleb treked it back with help from the others occasionally.

They found a spot by they highway they could ditch it, and we'd get later...it worked..but what a workout for Kaleb. Elijah helped when he could.
Here they are loading it on the motorhome. It was heavy! I think it is still up there actually! I can't tell if Kas is trying to tell them what to do. It looks pretty funny!

We had a great time. Lori laughs at us, cause we live at the beach, and still choose to vacation at the beach..But, we love it. The weather was beautiful for January...and we just had a great time. I am so grateful for my family. We have a lot of fun together. And we are very blessed!