We're back. We actually got back last week but I've been busy getting things back together in the house and laundry....man, lots of laundry.
The drive to Whidbey was pretty nice. I kept having Deja Vous since we had just driven the same stretch of freeway only two days before.
We got there pretty early since we wanted to have as much island time as we could fit into our 4 days.
Here's H on the beach right out front of the house we were staying at. We stayed with our friends C, E, & C. C's parents own this wonderful beachside house.
While on the island, we picked blackberries. H picked them for the first time so C gave him a lesson on how to make sure they are truely ripe. I'm sure there were some tart ones in there too. He tried to convince E to eat one that was half ripe and half not so she could experience the sweet tart taste. Then there was the time that he came running for me yelling, "Hey mom! I gotta sticker in my butt!" He indeed did, and it was removed promptly.
We did take an afternoon trip to Port Townsend. We loved the big ships in the marina and the ferry coming and going.
We also made it to Fort Casey. This is an old military fort that is not in use.
The days were mostly spent relaxing, knitting, and spinning. I also brought some yarn for E to work on a project. She was able to finish her project on the way home from Whidbey. This photo is at a rest stop outside of Ellensburg. Dish rag complete!
We had so much fun! Troy couldn't come because of work so it was only me and the kids. We hope next time, Troy will make it too.
On a sad note, while we were gone, our cat died. I waited to tell the kids until we got home. I'm very sad about it. More sad than I thought I'd be. Sometimes, when I'm spinning, one of his hairs will make it into the wool. *Sniff*
