Newport, Oregon

Many months ago, I bought tickets for the Oregon Coast Aquarium, intending on going this summer. Well, we got super busy and found ourselves two days before the coupon was to expire! So we played hooky from church and headed off to Newport for a fun family adventure.

Our first stop was the Chowder Bowl for some lunch. Oh my, it was good!!!

The boys

The girls

The CHOWDER

A quick jaunt on the beach

Then off to the aquarium!

Drew loves sea turtles. He took this picture to show his stuffed turtle, Lido, who is from Lincoln City. (His dad, Kalea, lives in the ocean, in case you were wondering...)

Gooshy

My little fishies

Drew made a new friend. I can't remember what he named him, though.

Auks aren't penguins, but they are very much like penguins. My penguin-loving Zack loved them, too :)

Da duh... da duh...

Glub glub

After the aquarium we walked around Newport, checked out some stores and saw some sea lions

We had such a fun day together exploring the beautiful Oregon Coast and can't wait to do it again!