Summer Scrapbook: Part 1

Hello, friends. We loved every minute of our two week adventure in the Pacific Northwest… except for my week of pink eye. Grrr. But all is well. Consider this just a portion of our memories. I hope one day my kids appreciate the pictures I take – not just of them, but these little landscapes and close-ups. I just think that there’s just so much world to admire and enjoy.

Sitting with my father-in-law
Sitting down to look at my father-in-law’s architectural sketches

View from my brother-in-law's home
Used to be able to see Mount Rainier from my brother-in-law’s backyard. Trees grow, I guess.

Sweet Peas at the Farmer's Market
The flowers always seem so vibrant here…

Rainier Cherries in WA
…and so do the fruit.

Busy at Pike Place Market
See what I mean, vibrant fruit.

Shortbread from Three Girls Bakery, Seattle
Let’s not forget to snack while we walk Pike Place Market. These were amazing.

Elliot Bay Bicycle Shop in Seattle WA
Gratuitous bike shot, sorry.

Chiwawa River, Leavenworth, WA
Quiet time in the mountains.

Our Acura commercial-esque shot of the cars and lodge
Where we stayed. This pic is like an ad for Acura (which we all drive).

Leavenworth, WA
The stores and food, just too much deliciousness.

Leavenworth, WA
And you can’t beat the views.

Museum of Flight | Boeing
We did hit up some cool educational spots, like the Museum of Flight.

Ballard, WA bakery Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery
Scrumptiouness everywhere in this Cakery!

Are you enjoying your summer?

Taking a Trip: 5 Favorite Bring-a-longs

I’m heading out of town with my family… and ready to bring snippets of beautiful scenery, cool shops, and awesome food pics straight to you. Here are a few shots from last year.

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See what I mean, gorgeous, just gorgeous. We love the Pacific Northwest.

So, while you so patiently hang around, this is what I like to bring with me when I travel. Aside from the “mom purse” full of fruit snacks, crayons and markers, and medicine:

  1. Travel art kit: Fancy pens, crayon, and a mini-note pad. Why the crayon? So I can do rubbings if I find a cool texture or plaque.
  2. A magazine to read, and then afterwards do paper folding art and leave it on the plane.
  3. A little bottle of body spray. Nothing crazy perfum-y, just something to refresh myself after a long plane trip, or to refresh in the middle of the trip. Like Cotton Blossom from Bath & Body Works.
  4. Postcard stamps. They’re 33 cents now!
  5. And I like to wear comfortable clothing. That doesn’t mean it’s all yoga pants and t-shirts. What about a swishy dress and a cardigan like this?

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