We live close enough to the Washington State ferry system on Fidalgo Island that when family come and visit us we love to take a ferry out to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. We had the privilege of hosting my husband's parents last week and thankfully we had lovely weather. {Did you know we almost broke a record in Seattle for days without rain? We went 48 days! The record is 51 days. Crazy!} When we visit Friday Harbor there are things we love to do. It never gets old. Each year when we … [Read more...]
Best Family Vacation: Great Wolf Lodge
We travel a lot. So much now that I am convinced that staycations - or travel nearby our home is the best thing for our family. The Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA is only 3 hours from our front door. It is the best family vacation hands down. We had so much fun that we cannot wait to go back. About the Lodging: When we arrived at the Great Wolf Lodge, we arrived early. This is allowed. Even though your room is not available you can check in and play at the amazing water park that … [Read more...]
Seattle Sights
We don't live too far from Seattle, and when the summer begins to warm up, we always love to take day trips to the "big city" and see the Seattle sights. It is fun to drive to Seattle when the sun is shining and enjoy a day out and about. We have travled all over the country, and I know I am biased by this part of Washington state is the most beautiful I have seen, especially in the summer. With blue skies and green grass and trees over looking the Puget Sound, the sights are breathtaking! I … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Seattle Center with the Kids!
A perfect day to play in the fountain at the Seattle Center is when it is 76 degrees in Seattle and no cloud in the sky. It does not get much better than this! If you are ever in Seattle, this is a great way to have fun with kids for FREE! Follow the directions to the Space Needle and you will easily find the fountain. [Tweet "Great place to play in the summer with kids in #Seattle"] With bathrooms nearby, with changing stalls, there is no reason not to bring your swim suit to Seattle. … [Read more...]
Vacation Home
The Long House. That is the name of our home. Yep, we've named it. It really is like a vacation in the summer and we love having our family here for visits.This week, we hosted my father-in-law. What fun long days we had with him, my sister in law and brother in law. We were able to visit the local Casino for a lunch buffet, see the Deception Pass bridge, Mt. Erie, walk downtown La Conner, take the ferry to Victoria, B.C (can you saw Tim Horton's Timbits?), walk through Pike Place Market, play … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Girl
We had the privilege of having my mother in law stay with us last week. And boy, what fun we had! We had so much fun. But now we are so tired. We did so many fun things. Often times when you live in an area you don’t do many tourist activities, but when family visits you want to show them the best. We do live in a beautiful place. Nothing beats the Pacific Northwest. … [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...]
