Reach the Beach 2013

This year Grandpa decided to do "Reach the Beach" with Papa. They started in Newberg a little after 8am on Saturday and ended about 4pm, an entire day on the bike, in the rain and they made it! I couldn't be more proud! One day, Grammy and Mama will do it, but for now we're happy cheering them on as they cross the finish line. I drove out on Friday with the kids to get ahead of the crowds, but also to enjoy a gorgeous day on the beach because we knew rain was coming. We flew kites, went for a long walk and the kids climbed the sand dune for the first time. They thought that was pretty cool! Grammy came out to the house Friday night. Around noon on Saturday when we were out to lunch, we saw the first riders coming in. We got all excited, even though Papa and Grandpa wouldn't arrive for another few hours. We met them at the finish line with a sign we made cheering and waving. 84 miles! What an accomplishment!

flying the kites Gram got them for Easter

looking for sand dollars

Climbing the Sand Dune

almost there!

pumping up his bed in his new beach hat

You made it!  We're so proud of you guys!