Remembering Dad with hikes, agates, and ice cream

Mom, Eryn, and I spent the weekend of Feb. 12 doing some of Dad's favorite things.

First up: a short hike at Bloom Lake off Highway 26:

Then we stopped at Camp 18 for a brunch snack - scrambled eggs and a giant cinnamon roll:

Dad would have loved that ooey, gooey pastry!

Then another short hike at Soapstone Lake on Highway 53

Then ice cream at Tillamook Creamery:

Much of the weekend was chill... hanging out, watching Olympics, snacking...

Eryn made us cheese and onion enchiladas.

Eryn and I headed to nearby Short Beach and ended up hunting for agates, something Dad spent hours doing on beach trips.

I'd heard it was a popular rock-hounding spot - there were tons of people on the small beach searching for natural treasures. Our haul:

So pretty!

Dinner was takeout from Mike's Mac & Sanny Shack in Tillamook. YUMMO!!!

Sunday I got up with the sun for a run. First up to Maxwell Mountain:

Then down to the beach:

And then some beach miles in the sun:

On the way home, Mom decided she needed *more* ice cream! Dad would have agreed, so back to the creamery it was!

Four years seems like forever, but also just yesterday. We all miss Dad so much. And we're glad we can remember him with food, relaxation, and nature ❤