Other Happenings...

After spring break, and shortly before, we have been pretty busy. We have enjoyed a few hikes, the lake, visits from family, and the nice weather. We are officially on the countdown to summer, and are looking forward to camping and hiking, traveling, and visits again, from family and friends. We had an opportunity this past week to be part of a wonderful celebration and ceremony that welcomes the gray whales on their northern journey to Alaska, sponsored by the Quillayute Tribe. It was such an awesome experience. We were even given a beautiful, wood carved whale necklace, which I was so blessed to receive and it is pretty much Madelynne's. Being at the ceremony made me realize how grateful I am to be in a place that is so diverse and rich in culture, and have such beautiful friends to share these moments with. So these are pics depicting both the ceremony, the gift, and what we have been up to as of late. Enjoy!

Moss and algae on old dock pilings

Dynamic Duo: Chrissy and Lizzy (our friends pups)

Fun frame

Welcoming of the Whales Ceremony

Dinner with Mike and Jackie on their visit.

Culture

Mapping out our hike

Hiking friends

Salamander

Lunch break at the lake

Green, mossy trees

Whale ceremony

Quillayute Tribal School Kiddos

The whale carving given to me

Otters at the City Pier

Showing her Papa her discovery

View of the Straits on one of our hikes

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