Tag: Edmonds

Happy Easter!

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Happy Easter Everyone!
The Easter Bunny made it to our house and the girls were thrilled. This year, the big bunny made the girls do a bit of work for their baskets. When they woke up, the girls found a note from the Easter Bunny saying that their baskets were hidden around the house and they had to find them! Once they did, Abby and Ellie were in heaven. They loved their baskets!
The Easter basket with the note from the Easter Bunny!
SOOOOO EXCITED TO HUNT FOR OUR BASKETS!

Cheese and Happy Easter!

The note from the Easter Bunny

Someone found her bucket and looks pretty excited about it.

Abby loves her basket too. She had to look a little harder for hers but she found it pretty fast!

The Easter Bunny loot!

Enjoying every little bit of her basket.

So thrilled with everything!

After baskets and some breakfast, we took a drive and ended up in Edmonds at the beach. The girls cant get enough of the beach. (I think its the fact that they are California Girls). We had a great time even though it was a little bit cold and Abby and Ellie certainly stayed busy. Pictures at the beach are always the best too!

Our day was quiet and uneventful but I could not have asked for a better day. Happy Easter everyone! Hope you have a lovely day!

Ferry Ride… No Car Needed!

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I think its pretty apparent that we love to take ferry rides. If you have ever been on a ferry ride across Puget Sound, you would probably understand why. Then again, so many people become so complacent with where they live that it loses its thrill. It has yet to do so for us and I don’t think it ever will, especially for Abby and Ellie.
So far we have taken ferry rides with our car, that way we could drive to our favorite places once across the sound. But today, we didn’t feel like spending a bunch of time on the other side so we decided to just walk on! Its super cheap and the walk on ride back is free. After parking the car and bundling up it was off for the ferry on a chilly but beautiful and sunny day.
Parked, ready to go and enjoying the sight of Mt. Baker covered in snow in the distance.
Winter sun setting on the Puget Sound
Doing their best fashion walk up the walkway to board the ferry.
Patiently waiting and having a few good laughs with daddy while waiting for the ferry.
Silly Ellie…
Beginning of a beautiful sunset near Edmonds
“Look mommy!”
Sunset and Moon-rise over Edmonds
Very important conversations with daddy.
Sunset over the Olympics
Watching the ferry some in to the dock. Pretty neat to watch.
Bye Bye Cars… Its been fun!

The girls had a great time and enjoyed riding the ferry in a new way. As we waited to disembark we had the chance to watch the ferry pull up and we watched as the cars unloaded too. Its always fun to see things you love to do from a different perspective. Until next time Edmonds ferry!

A Day Out In Kingston with Friends

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Today Shaun watched the girls for the afternoon so that I could spend some time with Auntie Kelli and meet her boyfriend Keith for the first time. I was excited to have a day out with Kelli and even more excited to meet the man who was making her so very happy!
We had decided to go for lunch and then take the ferry over to Kingston for some delicious crepes. Lunch at Azteca was delicious and the conversation during that time was hilarious and non-stop. When we finished we drove to the ferry and this time decided to park the car in Edmonds and walked on, something I had not done before! The ferry ride over was beautiful and we made it to the crepe place in enough time to score a table and sit down before a wave of people arrived.
A beautiful afternoon on the Sound with high clouds that helped keep the heat away.
Pretty lady!
Kelli and Keith
The amazing Crepe place on Kingston, just a short walk from the ferry and worth every penny. Yummy!
Sunset and full moon over the sound. What a spectacular night.

We sat outside, enjoyed the weather and met up with one of Keiths friends. We sat and talked for quite some time and did some people watching too. It was a much needed afternoon. As it started to get late, we headed back to the ferry and back across the sound to Edmonds. The sunset and moon rise on the sound was beautiful and a perfect ending to a lovely day with friends old and new. As for Keith, he is one heck of a great guy and I think Kelli found someone very special. So excited and very happy for such an amazing friend.

Beautiful Day in Edmonds!

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The last few days here have been gorgeous. Yesterday while we were at the zoo we had some rain, it was a warm rain though so it was easy to be out in it and still enjoy the day. Today the sun was out but for the first time since the move the heat and humidity wasn’t horrible. High 70’s with a nice summer breeze. Ill take it! Even with the lower temps the house still gets pretty warm, so in the height of the day we decided to head over to Edmonds and enjoy the beach. We sat along the beach, played in the sand, watched the ferries come in and out and looked for harbor seals. We did see a few out in the distance!
Mr. Crow was interested in what I was doing. No zoom on this picture. I could have reached out and touched him if I wanted to.
Thinking and enjoying the feeling of sand in her toes. They are still learning that beaches along Puget Sound are a tad different than the ones in Southern California. 
Watching the ferries come in, so pretty!
Gathering driftwood along the beach. Love those little smiles.
Exploring with daddy near the waters edge. Each time a move came in, the girls would run and scream in delight.
Sticking toes in the water. Ellie needed daddy to be brave.
As we played along the beach and long freight train passed by, honking his horn to let us know he was coming through town.
Run with us daddy!
Standing out on the jetty watching out for mermaids, whales, seals and more.

Honestly there isn’t a fun and exciting story for the day but it was perfect for pictures and some relaxation. We know it was a great time to enjoy and explore our new home and the surrounding areas before the weather changed. Gotta get as much in as we can!