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Simple Beauty

Of course, I have been taking in the simple beauty around us. The entertaining Cedar Waxwings that hang out in our cherry trees. The night sky, and practicing my shots.  Catching a berry Really? Taking a  pic of me? Female Cedar Waxwing Gold Finch Red Head Finch You know, for resale value.  Neowise and the Big Dipper Neowise

Bearing With Me

We aren’t getting an opportunity to travel this summer, but we’re making the best of our staycation in beautiful Washington. Honestly, there is so much to explore in our state and even on our Peninsula, I don’t think we will ever be bored of finding something magical and interesting to see or do. Our family motto is, “it’s always an adventure” and sometimes, even the smallest adventure turns into a story of a lifetime. My daughter has been fascinated with the stars and space since she was five and wanted a telescope for her birthday one year. I suggested to her that we drive up Hurricane Ridge early morning to let me practice some astrophotography, as well as catch the sunrise. She was excited about seeing Neowise, the comet that is gracing us with its presence in the month of July. The last comet I recall seeing was Hale Bop, back in 1997. I remember driving across the open plains of Wyoming with my parents, who were actually en route to a couple of job interviews and leaving u...

Summer Excursions: A COVID Summer

Because of COVID, we have had to limit our interactions with people, keep our circles close, tight, and small, and really stick together as a family. We haven't ventured out too much and have minor "mini" staycations planned to enjoy the beauty around us. Here are a few highlights from our summer adventures so far.  Sometimes you have to go above the clouds to see the sun: Hurricane Ridge Taking in the mountain views Delighted to see the return of our starfish friends! Checking out a crab Only PNW Raised kids will run straight to the ocean on an overcast day Ocean Play Little starfish stuck in a rocky crevis 4th of July Sparklers Sibling hugs before the fireworks Sunset  Homemade ice cream treats Hanging out with her buddy Maelyn Loads of pool time Boy and his pup Finding her reading is my heart's joy