Thistle

Ed and I took a drive down the coast today. We did not dare drive North, most of the valley traffic will be North ~ everyone wants to come to the beach when it is: #1 hot in the valley, #2 a holiday wknd or #3 just to get away from the city. So...we drove South.

Stopped and had breakfast at the Station Resturant in Bandon then got back in the car and just kept driving. We pulled into various campgrounds and viewpoints just to enjoy as much of the day as possible...but the fog prevented us from doing what we really wanted to do...take pictures! We had a specific picture we wanted to take, but there was no way with all that fog. We turned around at Prehistoric Gardens (no, we didn't visit there...we went several times when the boys were young - very much worth it if you are driving through) and headed North again.

On our way North we pulled into Cape Blanco State Park to use the restrooms and stretch our legs a big. This thistle was showing off its lavendar top and pointy bottom on one of the walkways. Isn't it beautiful? I am hoping to impress my son with this shot!!! It is my new desktop wallpaper.

Hopefully before the end of this 3 day wknd we will have the picture we were hoping to get today.

Blessings in my life:

My sister, whom I love and respect more and more each day

31.5 MPG

Having hubby share passages from the book he is currently reading,

thus sparking several days of wonderful discussion

Sea Mist Cranberry Wine

Milano Mint cookies (although not at the same time as the Sea Mist!!)