This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Growing up on the Swinomish reservation in Skagit County, life was greatly impacted by salmon fishing. The Skagit River is the only river in the lower 48 states that has all five species of salmon and provides the best salmon fishing experience. Commercial salmon fishing was my dad's only job the first twelve years of my life. I remember going out on my … [Read more...]
Family Fishing Checklist
This post brought to you by Stren. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. Summer fishing season here in Western Washington always reminds me of salmon fishing. I grew up in a family of commercial fisherman here on our reservation. We eat salmon at least weekly if not more, and I have great memories of not only being on the boat and beach fishing but also with a rod in hand during our annual town Smelt Derby. [Tweet "Childhood fishing memories are the … [Read more...]
An Alaskan Adventure for the Entire Family
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Waterfall Group. I received a gift basket and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My husband have a travel bucket list of places we'd like to visit. We've traveled a lot together but much of that travel involved work. Alaska is on our travel bucket list. It is beautiful in the summer and so peaceful. I've visited Alaska before but my husband has not. I'd like for him to … [Read more...]
Life in Indiana
We are enjoying life in Indiana this fall. Our Little Man just turned 5 months old and he has adjusted very nicely to the time zone difference. I am putting him to bed every night by 8pm and he is such a good little sleeper. {Thank the Lord.} He is in love with his hands and feet. He is always grabbing his feet trying in vain to get them in his mouth. Plus, he can watch his hands for long periods of time. He passes his teething rings from one hand to another over and over. It is so … [Read more...]
Pink Salmon
or Humpy fish. Whatever you call them, they are running. And all week we have spent the afternoon at the beach with family and friends. It is the biannual beach seining. What fun! By the end of the day we are dirty and exhausted. But we have lots of good memories and some tasty pink salmon. … [Read more...]
What Have We Been Doing Lately? (Seattle, Washington)
We have been buying a home! My husband is transferring positions with Amazing Facts. We will travel the world and be providing church training and conducting Biblical seminars. Our home base will be in Western Washington, nearby family. So about half the year will be on the road and half the year will be at home - gardening, church involvement, swimming, canoeing, playing, reading, hobbies, volunteering, mission trips, and what ever else God has in store for us. We are excited! Please continue … [Read more...]
