We picked Pacific city for the July 4th long weekend this year to camp by the beach, enjoy the fireworks while cuddling as a family with a cozy fire by the waves. It was a have it ALL kind of a vacation. I got some great shots, Kids endless time at the beach chasing seagulls, Dad & Mom enjoyed their first campfire, Hubby enjoyed the all day walk to Pelican brewery and We all enjoyed some quality family time as a family with our cousins.

The Morgan's house we stayed was a cute little condo we rented from the Kiwanda properties and just a block away from the beach.

We had surprise visitors at the house every morning and kids thoroughly enjoyed their company.

Board games was our major past time while not at the beach and the less than half mile walk to Pelican brewery was our regular date night deal all 3 days while kiddos snuggled with Aachi and Thatha (Granny & Grandpa).

We visited the Cape Meares lighthouse and drove by the coastal beaches. Camped by the Haystack rock all night. 

And to top it all you can drive right by the waves on this coast line of beaches

We experienced breathtaking sunsets. I have always been a big fan of sunsets by the beach and cant express my state of heart watching the glorious ball of fire sink into the ocean leaving a color splatter across the sky canvas. OH MY GORGEOUS!

and our own fireworks show.To sum it up it was a BLAST