In early May Rob’s cousin Burton and his wife Priscilla (who are awesome people and close friends) came to visit for a week. They were a site for sore eyes…and  it was time for a much needed vacation from the daily grind. We picked them up in Portland, had brunch, then headed southeast towards Silver Falls State Park. We had a small, rustic cabin reserved there for 2 nights, and planned to hike the beautiful “Trail of 10 Falls” the next day. On the way to Silver Falls, we stopped at “The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival” near Woodburn, OR. The festival was winding down and the tulips were not at their prime, but it was still nice. Silver Falls is a beautiful park and the trail is stunning, rewarding you frequently with its numerous waterfalls. We left the mountains and headed for the coast, where we rented a house at Rockaway Beach for some rest and relaxation.  We stopped at Cannon Beach on our way back to Portland. We arrived at low tide and were able to explore the tide pools, which was really cool. We had an awesome trip, enjoying good times with good friends. Times like these pass all too quickly.