Mmmmm... firefighter pancakes

Brad and I had some fun adventures while our computer was out of commission, including a spring break trip to the beach (I know, so cliche!)

How many times have we zoomed past the Tillamook Forest Center on Highway 6 without stopping?? Since we had no real plans, it was time to make the stop. It's a beautiful building (funded in part by the timber companies) with wood beams and such. We learned about the history of the forest and the famous Tillamook Burn (my grandfather was part of the replanting effort back in the day!). We're anxious to go back and hike some of the Wilson River Trail, which passes by the center.

We wandered around Tillamook for a while, eating at the Blue Moon Cafe and browsing the shelves at the used book store across the street. Then we found the Franz Bakery Outlet to load up on treats for the weekend. We were finally heading to the family beach house in Oceanside when we spotted the sign:

WOOHOO!! We turned around and drove back to town to find an ATM.

Saturday morning was cold and wet, but we bundled up and walked down to the pancake feed. I don't know how they do it, but firefighters make the best pancakes... ever. And we filled up on all we could eat, smothered in honey butter! Then we went on a run :)

The weekend was stormy, relaxing and wonderful. Thanks, Ma & Pa for sharing your wonderful vacation space with us!

-Liz :)