The day after we arrived in Oregon, we drove to Seaside with Grandpa and Grandma. It was a breezy, beautiful day.

 And Clara and James got to ride a couple Puffins.

 Taking a short walk to the beach.

The sand was soft and warm.

 James was really enjoying it.

 And so was Clara.

 James would occasionally take a little break and sit down.

 And Grandpa would provide a little shade.

 Just soaking it in.

 And here comes Clara!!

 Scoping out a good place to get in the water.

 A little stumble...

 Ooh, cooler sand...

 Practicing some Karate...Judo....CHOP.

Now, I'm goin' getcha!

 Heading to the water.

 almost there

 And here comes Clara!

 Nice and cold and clear.

 splash splash splash

Clara exploring the tide pools everywhere.

 The water was reaaaaally cold, so back to the warm sand to warm up.

 Mommy and Grandma back from picking up sunscreen and a pup-tent.

 In-and-out

 in...

and out...

 James just wanted to stay in.

 But it was really cold.

 So Clara would run out, warm up, then run back in.

The tide came back in and all the tide pools disappeared.

 James couldn't get enough.

 Grandpa took a nap and guarded the stuff.

 James trying to say Hi to the birds.

 The birds were just being rude and running away.

 Having a picnic on the beach was fun.

 Back into the water.

 Grandpa heading back to protect our stuff from the birds.

 Pretty brave/stupid birds.

 And back out to warm up.

 All warmed up.

 James needed to get warmed up.

 Cute little footprints.

 Trying to wash off the sand.

 Shhhh, be warry quiet...hunting waves...

 Packing up to go.

 Clara burning off just a little more energy.

Heading back to the van.