Memorial Day

We, like many people, had a long weekend for the holiday so naturally we,
like many people, hit the road!

To Anacortes!
We didn't get to see Logan's Grammum because she's down south enjoying lovely central Oregon but she said we could stay in her house.

"Thanks Grammum!"

The next day we headed out again . . .

. . . to Deception Pass

It was a first time visit for the kids and I. We loved it.

After some rock throwing and picking . . .

. . . we managed to wrangle the crew for a photo

(Katie and Max haven't quite figured out the timer photos yet)

(He wasn't laughing but I think it looks like he might be laughing maniacally)


After a snack the boys found some rocks to scale.

Katie and Max really really wanted to join them for the climb but alas for the short folk
















Luckily for them we did spy a path leading up and around the cliff. So in spite of my slight fear of heights we ventured up for a look around and some pictures.
































On the way back to the car Katie Kates got a little distracted. I was just about to get her when Rowan came running back and said, "I'll get her Mom!"

Rowan to the rescue!!

I thought he was going to have to be rescued from this (gigantic!) distracting slug but right after I took this picture he jumped up, shouted, "Aaah! It's gonna get me!" and ran to the car.

We hopped in the car, again! Off to our next adventure . . .

. . . Fort Casey!
Logan's Grandad brought him here when he was 8. We've been meaning to get up there and finally did.

Rowan loved the big guns.

Logan was an excellent tour guide explaining how different things worked
and leading us down . . .

. . . and back up.

Rowan also tried his hand at explanations, he said,

"Some pigs used to be here . . ."

We explored around some more.

I believe this is the gun that Uncle Ty sat on when he visited in '94

This shot reminded me of the bunkers that the allies went up against 67 years ago today. It evokes some strong emotions to see here silent guns, daisies growing, and my little girl loving her Dad in peace. We live in debt of the brave men and women who have fought across the world for freedom.

This one makes me thinks of a toddler riding a T-rex

This is the Admiralty Head lighthouse. I was brave and ventured up with Rowan.

I was not as brave after seeing this sign at the bottom and by the time we got all the way up the steps I chickened out of going up the little ladder to the very top. Rowan and I came back down and I sent him up with Logan.

Another great sign for a mother with small children.
It reads "DANGEROUS DROP OFF" and had a picture
of a person slipping.

Rowan told us it said "Don't fall off the cliff"

We really enjoyed the park, we'll be back Fort Casey!

After all our fun at the park it was just a short drive to yet another adventure! Here is Rowan waiting for his very first ferry ride

Poor Katie fell asleep just before we drove aboard.

Rowan on the other hand was bright-eyed and eager to explore.

Before we knew it it was time to get back in the car and head back home.

It was a lovely drive.
(the kids slept just about the whole way)

Katie girl woke up when we were just about home. After a couple pieces of Red Vines she was all smiles but definitely ready to be out of the car.

Thus our adventures ended . . . for now. It was a good weekend.