A Track Meet

This is the first year that our grandson, Brandon (the tallest kid on the right), has turned out for track so it was fun to see him experiencing a new sport.

Shot Put was the first event that we got to see.  He threw 37 feet and something.  This was his personal best and farther than any of the other participants that we saw that afternoon.  Cool!

Next we watched Brandon throw the discuss.  His throw was about 115 feet.  His personal best is 117 feet. 

We laughed for a few minutes after we took this picture.  It was meant to get a picture of him going over the bar not when he landed on the mat.  Need to work on the timing of snapping the pictures!

Now that is a little better.  Brandon and two other participants cleared 5' 2" but none of them could clear the 5' 4" bar.  Guess it was a 3 way tie!  Brandon has cleared 5' 4" and 5' 6" in practice so maybe he can clear that at the next meet.   

Brandon was also a member of a four man relay.  They took 1st place.  

Visiting with Nancy

While we were staying at Long Beach, we really enjoyed visiting with Nancy Taylor who lives in nearby Ocean Park.  We had lunch at The Lost Roo and Duggar's and spent several afternoons visiting her at home.  We really miss her hubby, Dennis Taylor, who is Bill's second cousin.  He left us about 1 1/2 years ago after numerous strokes.  Nancy is doing great.  

 
Nancy's companions are Koda and Mishka.  Koda looks like a cute stuffed animal and Mishka is so protective she barks at you when you give Nancy a hug.  Real sweeties.

Nancy has such a beautiful home and she has done a great job with the landscaping.

 

Just a few pictures of some of the yard decorations and plants.

 
We have never seen a rain chain before seeing this one.  Nancy said it is really cool when the water flows down it and especially beautiful when it freezes.

Fun at the Beach with Brett and Kelly

Brett and Kelly met us at Long Beach for a couple days of clam digging.  They were really prepared with their chest waders and clam guns!

 

 

The waves were huge on Sunday.  We would see them coming and think we could stand and wait for them to come in and go out.  That's what we usually do so we can stay where the clams are showing.  Not today - we were taken by surprise by the size of about every 4th wave.  Teri poured a quart of water out of her hip boots and was soaked.  Only got a limit between the four of us.  Thankfully, Saturday's dig was a limit for all.

Yep, fried clams for dinner.

 

 
Brett and Kelly stayed at the Lighthouse Inn.  Cute and clean.

We had an awesome lunch on Sunday at the 42nd St. Bistro followed by dessert at Scoopers.

 

Love this picture!!!

Bailey's Bakery and Deli

Welcome to Bailey's Bakery and Cafe

Breads and Bakery Goods Baked Fresh Daily on Premises

Located in Nahcotta, at the north end of the Long Beach Peninsula, Bailey's Bakery and Cafe is one of the peninsula's hidden treasures.  Inside or on the patio you'll feel welcome at this neighborhood gathering place.

We were told to be sure to taste Bailey's famous scones.  These were cranberry, caramel and apple scones. The did taste delish!!

Museums on the Long Beach Peninsula

THE WORLD KITE MUSEUM, LONG BEACH, WA

This museum displays a variety of rare and unusual kites.  This collection has over 1300 kites from all over the world.  The museum is well organized and colorful.  The museum is a must-see when in the Long Beach area.

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COLUMBIA PACIFIC HERITAGE MUSEUM, ILWACO, WA
Lots of history of the coastal are from Ilwaco to Ocean Park.  There are displays about the local fishermen, oyster farmers, Chinook Tribal families as well as a restored train car from the Clamshell Railroad.  This museum houses a collection of hand-made model train cars built by Arthur Shumway.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 
 

CRANBERRY MUSEUM, LONG BEACH, WA
This nice museum provides the opportunity to learn about cranberry cultivation from 1880 to the present.  It is located on a working cranberry farm which includes a research unit.