As we made our way back to Seattle, we drove out to see Mount St. Helens. The view wasn't the best because of cloud cover, but we did manage to find a giant Sasquatch!
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Saturday, June 30, 2018
Giant Sasquatch
As we made our way back to Seattle, we drove out to see Mount St. Helens. The view wasn't the best because of cloud cover, but we did manage to find a giant Sasquatch!
Friday, June 29, 2018
Multnomah Falls
We drove out to Mount Hood today and stopped to view several spectacular waterfalls. This is Multnomah Falls, the largest waterfall in the state of Oregon and the second tallest year round waterfall in the US.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
20 Years
We celebrated our anniversary with a drive to Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast. What an amazing and beautiful place! It was rainy and gloomy most of the day, but the sun came out not long after we arrived at the beach. I also pulled out the tripod and we had some fun taking pictures at sunset.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Eno recommended that we visit the Starbucks Reserve Roastery to see the process of roasting and packaging the coffee beans. It was not far from our hotel and we walked there this morning to enjoy some coffee before we began our sightseeing in the city. We purchased coffee that was brewed right in front of us through a siphon, a really neat experience (the coffee was tasty, too!).
Monday, June 25, 2018
The Space Needle
We packed a lot into our first day in Seattle: Pike Place Market, the Big Wheel, lunch with Eno, the Ballard locks, the Space Needle, the Chihuly glass museum and the Museum of Pop Culture. Over 20,000 steps and we are exhausted, but we really enjoyed seeing so much of the city.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Dinner with Family
We had a lovely dinner at Tali and Jason's house after our drive to Minnesota. Enavi especially enjoyed getting to play with Dawson.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Birthday Boy
A birthday celebration with family is a great way to top off a birthday week!
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Cloudy with a Chance of Rain
There were overcast skies and lots of rain, but that gave us time to do laundry and pack for our upcoming travels.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Birthday Warrior
We celebrated Jevin's birthday with a trip to Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park. They also have a ninja warrior course and Jevin worked on making it across. Look at that concentration!
Happy birthday, Jevin!
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
After the Rain
We've had several storms move through in the last 24 hours, providing relief from the heat and humidity. The rain also provided some lovely picture opportunities.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Line Drills
Jevin led warm ups at martial arts and then practiced line drills. I'm so impressed with all that he's learned!
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Panning for Gems
We had more waterpark adventures today, in the water and on land, before heading home.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Olbrich Bucky
We enjoyed a full day of summer fun, beginning with exploring the outdoor gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. We even spotted one of the painted Bucky Badgers that have appeared all over Madison! We also visited a new bakery for lunch, painted pottery and found a produce truck with fresh strawberries.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Sandbox Artist
It was a glorious day and I was lucky enough to have a photo session this evening. Enavi came along as my assistant and we arrived at the park early, which gave us time to explore. You are never too old to enjoy the playground!
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Monday, June 11, 2018
Stroll on Main Street
I had a little free time this evening and decided to go for a walk on Main Street, practicing with the Lensbaby. I found lots of fun things to photograph, and the sun came out for a few moments which made all the difference, especially with these flowers.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
The Lucky Fishermen
We had a full day with church, Summer Frolic parade, and a visit to the Summer Frolic fairgrounds, which was just long enough to enjoy a funnel cake and the fishing game. We also attended a graduation party. The day was gray, damp and gloomy, but we enjoyed our time with friends.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Celebrating Nana
We made the trip to Germantown to celebrate Nana Sue's birthday. It may be a day early, but we are so thankful that we were able to spend the afternoon chatting, laughing and enjoying special time with family. Happy birthday, Nana!
Friday, June 8, 2018
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Stewart Park Sunset
Dinner with friends followed by am amazing sunset is a great way to end the day.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
The Windmill
Oh, I am having a lot of fun with my new lens! This is my favorite shot from today. I've had this image in my head for awhile, but couldn't find a way to make it work the way I wanted it to. The bright sky made for a nice contrast against the shady trees and stark windmill; the Lensbaby added a little extra interest.
Monday, June 4, 2018
Nana's Visit
The kids introduced Nana Sue to one of their favorite stores, Bricks and Minifigs.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Lensbaby Play
I broke down and bought a Lensbaby Composer Pro II with a Sweet 35 Optic. I've been eyeing up the Lensbaby lenses for quite some time and I think the effects are really fun. I took my new lens for spin today, learning how to use it as it requires all of the settings to be done manually (including focus). I'll definitely need some more practice, but I am enjoying it so far.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Carrie's Book Debut
It was a honor to be able to celebrate Carrie's book debut. She had a wonderful turnout for her event, which included a reading from her book and book signing. My aunt brought her original copy that Carrie gave to family years ago and had Carrie sign it. I admire Carrie's perseverance, dedication and creativity and I'm so proud of her accomplishment!
Friday, June 1, 2018
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