Long Beach

This past weekend we were lucky enough to have some wonderful friend invite us to join them down at Long Beach. We had such a nice time, enjoyed our friends, the beautiful scenery and enjoyed getting away.

The beach was beautiful, both Long Beach and Cannon Beach. It was a treat to head a bit further south and enjoy Cannon Beach... a favorite of Bryan & I. The kids loved playing on the beach for quiet a while despite the chilly breeze. The weather cooperated pretty well - dry while out and downpours while we were in. Not too bad for our ocean weather in fall.

Over the weekend we also were able to take in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center (for me not my family). I really enjoyed it, so well done! And, it is set upon a beautiful cliff... simply stunning scenery. Bryan tried his hand for the first time ever at clam digging - as did Holly. They seem to have a great time... and even tried fresh clam chowder for the first time, a first for both!

It was a great weekend and we are so appreciative to our friends for the wonderful invite!

Now for photos...

Weekend in La Conner

This past weekend we enjoyed some camping up in La Conner with family. The weather worked out wonderfully, the farms and fields were beautiful, we enjoyed a bit of natural play at Padilla Bay and also took in great food & drink. The weekend was great!!!

Saturday morning we visited the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Breazeale Interpretive Center. Years ago Bryan and I visited this park and spent a long time here enjoying birds... the park has really expanded with a lot more to offer kids (which is great since we now have them!) such as an indoor interpretive center -- which was fantastic!! We enjoyed a walk, some exploring and herons.

Later in the day we hit up the tulip fields -- photos will share that trip!