Weekend in Bandon

Sometimes I forgot how lucky we are to be Oregonians.  

Some of the country's prettiest beaches and mountains are just a short drive away.  

Back in November Ryan and I ventured to Bandon, a small beach town on the southern coast of the state.  

It wasn't a short drive, but it was a beautiful one.

 

 

Pretty scenery, walks through Old Town, a Game Park with baby cats, some of my favorite seafood, the best candy store I've found to date, and cozy beachside fires.  

You're not too shabby, Bandon.

Black Butte Ranch, My Happy Place

The (almost) week we spent at my grandparent's vacation home in Black Butte recently was nearly perfect as it always is.  Together Ryan and I relaxed, took walks, read, and hiked. 
 
 

 

We even got to see some college friends while we were there.

 

We made fires on the cooler days, cooked dinners, watched movies, woke up late to Bloody Mary brunches, had nightly happy hours at home, and appreciated the beauty that is central Oregon.  

 

 

We also raked the endless stack of pine needles in the front yard and Ryan spent some time on a new decoration for the house.

 {see his first project here}

It's so hard to leave every time.
Hopefully we'll be back before summer's end.

Favorites From June

Cooking up fresh seafood from our beach trip

Weekend in Eugene visiting family 




Sunday Brunch
 

Summer Farmer's Market

Reunion with out of town girlfriends

Jam making with mom

Beautiful Oregon
 
Dining al fresco

Boat rides on hot days


Central Oregon vacation

Wedding celebration with great friends

Wise words

 

Summer is just getting started!