Not always on vacation

I feel like my blog has turned into -vacation bragging central-! Let me tell you people - we are NOT always on vacation. It just seems that way because we don't have much else to photograph and talk about. So here is a jist of just how uninteresting our lives are - and you'll be glad I don't blog frequently.

--Upon returning from my trip to see Tessa's newest addition, I started my "strict" eating plan again. Now, I use the word strict lightly here people. Usually this means I watch what I eat between the hours of 8am and 3pm. After that - its all fair game. I was good for 1/2 the day so that counts right? Then I am frustrated why my efforts are not rewarded on the scale. Interesting stuff right?

--I am also now working at the same Environmental Firm that had me as a temp last year. Still as a temp. Still doing the same bit of work. Only less. Which makes the hours seem like days. Which is awesome.

--Mark is doing the same thing he's been doing all summer. Answering calls about pools that have murky water, dumping chlorine into other pools, repairing more pipes and pumps and sweeps then he ever thought he'd see in his life, and trying to convince customers that the reason they are loosing so much water is because they have a leak. No we don't fix leaks.

--I've been to the doctor's office more times then I'd ever dream possible, with about a million tests being done to figure out why the heck some things ARE happening; and why other things are NOT happening. This is not exactly the venue for said topic; so let's end that with "we're on hold".

--We've been appointed as the directors of this year's Stake Youth Conference. That's right folks - the whole sha-bang is being organized, planned, and divided by yours truly. A lot of meetings, and shopping for food, and poster boards, and more meetings, and emails, and assignments, and more meetings. Its really interesting stuff right? And it consumes our lives. And I am infinitely grateful we live in an area with only a tiny population of youth in comparison to...other areas. 200 kids is a lot to entertain for a weekend.

--I am still a scrap booking addict but have found less time these last several weeks and am anxious for substitute teaching to get into full swing again so I can have way more time to do what I love. I especially love my new added bit where when the books I am doing are completed, I take a trip to the person who's book it is for a final review and edit. It allows me an excuse to see friends, and do what I like, and get out of town. Bonus.

The End. So even though it appears all we do is take one trip after another -we don't. We just live bland lives and hate to admit it on the blog. So we chalk it up to "we've been busy"...now you know the truth. Apologies.

"Hey you Guys!"

If you could imagine one weekend filled with one-liners from any given movie, which movie would you choose? Hands down, Goonies has more fabulous one-liners then any other movie I can quote. Even though my movie repertoire is rather limited, it still says something about our undying devotion to Mikey, Data, Brand, Chunk, Mouth, Andy, Stef, and Sloth. So when we found ourselves just a stones throw, plus a hundred miles, from the hallowed Goonies ground, we couldn't resist a visit; because "its our time, its our time down here".

Opening Scene: Clatsop County Jail. Recognize this?Perhaps some props would help. "You schmuck. Did you really think I'd be stupid enough to kill myself"

Followed by a quick exit to an "Old RV. BULLET HOLES"

Once we discovered the Fratelli's had escaped, we rushed over to Mikey's to alert the Team. I tried to rig together something Data would be proud of, but with only an empty OJ bottle and an overnight case, I gave up and headed over.

We considered using the zip line from Data's window into the screen, but decided we didn't want to have Mrs. Walsh remind us to "use the door next time"

Mouth: Do it Chunk: Come on! Mouth: DO IT!

Morrell's love Sloth.

Goonies never say Die!

Just for kicks and giggles - a few other one liner favs.

"Andy! You GOONIE" ~Troy

"Um...Brand...God put that rock there for a purpose and I...um...don't think you should move it" ~Stef

"Dat's what I said...I said Booty Traps." ~Data

"Oh Come on. Come on. Where are you? You are in the clouds and WE are in a basement" ~Stef

"then everyone started puking" ~Chunk

"Kiss me Mikey, make me feel like a woman" ~Mouth

"Hey Mikey. Gotta go to the bathroom?" ~Mouth

"This isn't the kind of place you want to go the bathroom" ~Chunk
"I'm takin' it back. I'm takin' 'em all back" ~Mouth
"She's out buyin' Pampers for all us kids" ~Brand
"Martin Sheen? That's President Kennedy you idiot." ~Stef

.Change Scene.

So after we finished gallivanting around the Goonies sites we saw a little of the rest of the quaint little town of Astoria. (which we later learned is pronounced Ass-tory-a; not Uh-story-a) With my overbearing history interest, Mark followed me to the Flavel house; built in 188-something by a rich man who did something with boats. Not really sure - but it was really neat to see it all. I just love experiencing walls and rooms where people of yesteryear lived. So interesting to me.

We then took a journey up to the Astoria overlook tower. (that has a fancy name I also have forgotten). With free entrance, we thought this was a great way to see the lay of the land and enjoy the beauty of the Earth. That was until we saw what it took to get there. Eeek. 168 steps up!

But we did make it and what a view it was. 360 degrees of pure Oregon coastline beauty. We got up there just after the morning fog had burned of and what a truly beautiful sight it was. Props to the Great Creator for a job very well done.

We were even offered a friendly "do you want me to take your picture?" Perhaps I should have mentioned I would have liked more scenery and less rails and post, but at least you get we were both there together.

A quick trip to the beach to finish off our afternoon before we were due to head back. Even though it was a VERY quick trip, we found a bunch of other things we want to see, and even some things we want to see again. I've always heard from Lauren how beautiful the Oregon coast is, and now I can say - it is worth every penny. So beautiful and worth a re-visit very soon.