271: clean air!

Many parts of southern Oregon are in a rough spot right now weather-wise. There are tons of wild fires that are creating pretty harsh air conditions. Businesses in Medford are offering free masks for people to wear if they have to go outside. Kevin says he doesn't really notice it, but often times I feel like I'm in a wood shop here in Brookings: the wood mill spurts out saw dust and I notice it on every run and even just when I'm in the "downtown" area. But I am incredibly thankful that the air here is nowhere near the poor quality that other areas are dealing with ... and that we usually live in Eugene and Portland where air quality has never been an issue.

270: A week of Eugene running

I've said it before, but I'll say it again: I'm not a fan of running and REALLY not a fan of running in Brookings. Even though every one of my runs in Eugene last week was pushing the girls in the burley (including a hill workout!), which is much harder for me than running by myself, I am thankful for a week of Eugene running. I love my running routes in Eugene and I miss them. I'm excited to get back to them so it was nice to have a small glimpse of that again.

269: fun with Yaya

It was a fun weekend getting to spend time with Yaya. Kinsley got to go swimming with her Friday evening and show her how she jumps off the diving board. It was also Kinsley's movie night. Saturday we spent the day down at the harbor, walking the boardwalk, after visiting the sperm whale that washed up on shore a few weeks ago. We then attempted to go to the beach, but it was the windiest day I've possibly ever experienced. Kinsley still had a blast, though, running from the waves with Yaya while I did my best to keep Dagny comfortable and out of the wind.

Pictures coming when I find my camera cord.

It was a great weekend.

268: time to hang out with Papa

Papa feels like crap this weekend and isn't up for doing any hiking or exploring while there here in Brookings. But I am thankful for the chance to have some time with him at the apartment anyway. And the girls love being with Papa.

267: parents willing to drive to see us

Yaya and Papa made the drive to Eugene last night and continued the drive to Brookings this morning with us. I'm thankful for parents that are willing to make a nearly 7-hour drive to come hang out with us for a weekend.

266: a full week of beautiful oregon summer weather

I feel as though I endure the wet, cold winters in Oregon because the summers here are so dang beautiful - and so worth the wait. Brookings summers, however, are not what I consider summer weather. High 60's is not summer to me. I'm thankful that we got a solid week of 90's in Eugene before heading back to Brookings for another couple of weeks. It was a nice little recharge and I feel like I got a little taste of why I love Oregon so much.

265: ice cream

because every now and then I need a treat ...

but ... of course ... I will only buy it if the ingredients are not ridiculous.