spring into summer

i can't believe that july 4th is upon us already. yet here it is, just around the corner and i couldn't be happier. i am heading out this weekend to seaside, oregon. i think it's about 2 hours west of portland and right on the coast. my friend has family out there and we took a trip out there a couple of years ago. for those who care, it's very close to astoria, or, setting of one of my favorite childhood movies, the goonies. i plan on doing a lot of reading, knitting and sitting on the beach. there are also supposed to be some awesome fireworks and other events going on. i am bringing along a sock a just started in sunshine yarns soft sock in aquatic. it's the spring forward sock from the new knitty. i would show you a picture but there's not much to see right now. my friend and i are also spending a night in portland on the way back. if anyone knows of any good places to eat or yarn stores in portland, let me know. hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday!