where the river kisses the ocean

We went to the beach for the day, finally, just he and I.  After almost two years in Oregon, two years of longing for some alone-together time at the beach, we finally made it there.  The only other time we've been to the beach together (without family or friends) was on our honeymoon in the Fresien Islands.  It was sooooo good to be back at the water's edge.  Good, good, good for our souls.  The weather was perfect and the spot we were at was secluded and quiet.

I heard this song today and it made me think of our perfect day...

It's been a long, long time
Since I opened a window
next to my bed
Since I spent the whole day
just feelin' the sun shift on my head
Since I've dug my feet in
into the edge of this continent
It's been a long, long time
It's been a long time
Home is not just where I am anymore
I know how to get there
It's where I wanna be
It's where the river kisses the ocean
Where I feel small
I feel blessed
And I feel like me

~Sung words from Melissa Ferrick: It's Been A Long Time

The following are pictures from our honeymoon in July, 2009.

The Cadillac of bicycles

National Geographic exhibit

Goofy guy!