Spring Lake, NJ

One very happy boy, super excited to play at the beach. Never mind that it was 50 degrees outside, or that the water was who knows how cold. Nothing was going to slow down this Wisconsin boy! I guess it helps when you normally live in a climate 30+ degrees colder....

The Oregon Coast in Pictures

Yachats & Cape Perpetua

Seal Rock

Depoe Bay

My custom meal at Tidal Raves. Soooooo yummy!

Hot Tub Fun at Starry Starry Night

Newport Aquarium

Look! Even the Aliens love the fresh crab at South Beach Grocery!

We also went to the Evergreen Aviation museum, but that deserves its own post. WOW!

One last thing: I ordered chowder at every restaurant in which stopped in order to ascertain who made the best. We determined that J's Fish & Chips in Lincoln City has superior clam chowder. Actually, everything we ordered there was great. If you're ever passing by, definitely give them a try. It may look like a dive, but the inside is clean, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious!

Morning at Lake Harriet

Chad, Aidan, and I spent the morning in Minneapolis today. First stop was 46 Patisserie where we had some delicious food. We spent the rest of the morning walking/biking around Lake Harriet, and playing on the beach and in the water. For my part, I did *not* partake in the icy cold water, nor did Chad venture passed his ankles. Aidan, seemingly impervious to the cold, splashed around up to his armpits.

I near died and went to heaven with these.

I paid dearly for eating this one, but it was sooo worth it!

Ice cold water

Preparing a "Drippy-Wet" sand castle

Aidan spies a pretty girl!

Chad's first "drippy wet" sand castle.

Beautiful Lake Harriet

Chad's second "Drippy Wet" sand castle, right before Aidan destroys it :-).

Aidan-zilla!

Chad the tree-hugger.