New Year's Beach Trip

Audrey and Kate rang in the new year with a trip to the "beach house." In addition to the usual beach activities -- swimming in the condo swimming pool, eating at Mo's, watching a lot of cable television -- they also explored a new beach, visited the Yaquina Head lighthouse and tide pools (unfortunately, the lighthouse was closed and shrouded in plastic for painting), and checked out -- at Aunt Jill's suggestion -- the Rogue Brewery and restaurant. Kate also convinced Mama and Dada that she should have a cake to celebrate her "half-birthday" on January 3.