Again, in my attempt to catch up on capturing these photos and some of the unique moments of this past summer I am writing about a month behind.
We were fortunate enough to spend a couple of weeks out at Whidbey Island this August. We spent the entire time down on the cabin affectionately called "the peanut."
For me it has been one of my favorite vacations of all time. Our days consisted of waking up and wondering what we would do for the day, the choices between beach walks, volleyball, crabbing, and campfires. We occasionally visited the other part of the island but seemed pretty content to stay near the water.
There are so many wonderful parts about staying at the cabins. We are away from traffic so kids (and dogs) roam freely without fear of cars, only the occasionally golf cart. The drift wood makes excellent forts! Meg grew up going to Whidbey Island as a child and it was neat for her to bring her own baby boy to live on the island for a summer.
We were fortunate enough to spend a couple of weeks out at Whidbey Island this August. We spent the entire time down on the cabin affectionately called "the peanut."
For me it has been one of my favorite vacations of all time. Our days consisted of waking up and wondering what we would do for the day, the choices between beach walks, volleyball, crabbing, and campfires. We occasionally visited the other part of the island but seemed pretty content to stay near the water.
There are so many wonderful parts about staying at the cabins. We are away from traffic so kids (and dogs) roam freely without fear of cars, only the occasionally golf cart. The drift wood makes excellent forts! Meg grew up going to Whidbey Island as a child and it was neat for her to bring her own baby boy to live on the island for a summer.
We were lucky to have so much family come and visit us while we were there, each weekend would host slew of cousins and aunts and uncles.
Throughout the weeks Carlos did have a playmate in his cousin Matthew as they explored the beach and played on the trampoline.
Seen here, they are about to go out on our first crabbing adventure.
Throughout the weeks Carlos did have a playmate in his cousin Matthew as they explored the beach and played on the trampoline.
Seen here, they are about to go out on our first crabbing adventure.
Driftwood Forts!!--->
On the 6th of August, Carlos turned two years old. We celebrated with family and cupcakes. I'm not sure he understood the event of having a birthday, but he did not complain about the treats.
Early in the trip Meg and I were able to sneak away (without Carlitos) to SnowWater, a time-share that her Grandma owns.
A few months ago, Meg's Grandfather passed away here at Snowwater, and we were the first visitors from the family to go there since he had passed.
In a certain way the trip was difficult for Meg, it brought back many tears of her grandfather's passing. At the same time this was a place that held many special memories for her grandparents. It was their get-away in the mountains, near Glacier WA. We spent time without cell phones, without connectivity, playing cards and drinking wine, things we think they would have done out there.
Meg and I enjoyed a wonderful hike up Church Mtn, we got as far as the snow covered tops would let us. We walked the pathways around the condo and walked near the river. We ate at a great little ski bar and grill, played ping pong (Meg beat me every time), and shuffle board.
Early in the trip Meg and I were able to sneak away (without Carlitos) to SnowWater, a time-share that her Grandma owns.
A few months ago, Meg's Grandfather passed away here at Snowwater, and we were the first visitors from the family to go there since he had passed.
In a certain way the trip was difficult for Meg, it brought back many tears of her grandfather's passing. At the same time this was a place that held many special memories for her grandparents. It was their get-away in the mountains, near Glacier WA. We spent time without cell phones, without connectivity, playing cards and drinking wine, things we think they would have done out there.
Meg and I enjoyed a wonderful hike up Church Mtn, we got as far as the snow covered tops would let us. We walked the pathways around the condo and walked near the river. We ate at a great little ski bar and grill, played ping pong (Meg beat me every time), and shuffle board.
We returned to spend a weekend with my sister Lora and her family, visiting from Portland. I was so excited to show her my new found skill of crabbing. I had gotten pinched badly the day before but was determined to go out again.
This trip was a true vacation, we left wondering if we could live there spending our days fixing up the cabin and hunting for our foods, shopping at the local farmers markets.
No plans to move yet, but I'm sure we'll return for a vacation soon.
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