Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Seabrook II


Seabrook, WA. Such a lovely escape, especially when we need to take deep breaths of fresh ocean air and the kids need to roam free. On one of the nights, Jon and the girls were outside at the fire pit roasting marshmallows and getting to know the other vacationers in the area. I felt like I was being anti-social sitting there alone in the cabin. I was experiencing allergies whenever the front door opened and feared going out would only exasperate whatever it was tickling my nose. Jon however was right at home chatting away with strangers who just so happened to live in our neighborhood in Seattle.

 

We arrived at our cabin confronted with a steep ladder that led the girls to the sleeping loft where there were two cozy beds and an old steamer trunk for which to store their clothes.



At times I felt the ladder was a bit too steep for the rascals.

Isn't it interesting how pictures reveal personalities? In the image above you see Alex front and center -- Alex is not shy. Then, in the background is my cautious, shy child, Sammy.

 

We love it so much here. We hope to come again this summer.

 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Family, Food and Flowers

I'm still gushing over Easter weekend. It was sunny. My tulips sprang to life. I didn't wear rain boots. Jon mowed the lawn. I pulled weeds from the flower bed. The girls rode their bikes. I sat on the front porch. We visited with family and friends. The girls rode their scooters. Sammy wore sandals. Alex played in a sleeveless dress. The girls were given too much candy. The girls ate gobs of candy. Me and Jon ate gobs of candy. It felt like spring. Here are a few images from our weekend.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Alex pretending to reject a hug from big sissy. You should know that Alex is actually loving the attention.

The girls think the Easter Bunny hides baskets for them to find on Easter. Although this year, Alex said, "I like the Easter basket that YOU hid for me." I think she and Sammy are catching on. Gulp.

 
 
 
 

Friday, April 6, 2012