Cliffside Beach

We had a few days of driving daddy around because he had a dentist appt. that left him hurting, so they put him on pain meds. One afternoon during some in between time we took daddy over to the beach because he hadn't been yet. Once again it was spur of the moment and I didn't have my camera. I know, I know a photographer should always have their camera. But when you carry around diaperbag, stroller, coats, purse, hats, library books, ect.. you feel like putting one more bag in the car would be ridiculous. Anyway, daddy saved the day once again by having his apple phone handy for pics.


STRANDED!!! just kidding, this was an area that was a bit higher and as the tide came in it mad a sort of peninsula before it filled up.



She was crying because the water touched her feet and it was COLD!

It was lots of fun to get my feet in the sand though.

First Trip to Seattle and the Pacific Science Museum

Last weekend we took a trip down to Seattle. We did a military bus trip. It was really great to be able to relax and not worry about traffic or parking. We just rode and watched a movie on the way there and on the way back.

Roaches...ewwww!! This was the insect exhibit at the Science Center. They also had a butterfly forest which was so cool. And of coarse Noah had a blast putting together the big Ant puzzle. Actually I think that was both of the boys favorite part of that exhibit they would have stayed there longer if mommy had let them.


They had a special showing of reptiles. Lots and lots of snakes that we could touch and a big ole' tortoise




Noah and Gabriel got to try on a Dinosaur footprint in the Dinosaur hall. We also saw a T-Rex Skull and we made it chomp its big teeth.


I couldn't take pictures but they had a peek into their first planetarium. It was really small but it was just perfect for their first experience. I can't wait to take them to a big planetarium, they will be amazed. And lastly we got to see Monsters vs. Aliens in 3-D. We had so much fun, and I don't think we had more than a couple of times when the boys had to be disciplined they were very well behaved for the whole trip!!

Space Needle

When we first got up there Noah was a bit nervous with the heights. Which really isn't like him, but this was a bit higher than the usual, haha. This is the nervous grin he gave me when I was trying to get him to stand beside the rail so I could take a picture

Our New House in WA

Well as you can see it is isn't quite finished yet. We are living in our camper until May 22 or hopefully sooner if it gets done early... crossing my fingers!!!

Found a Ball!!

While we were at the Children's Museum Abby found a ball and discovered that she could throw it. She got so excited. I wish I had remembered my camera, but thank goodness for camera phones I was still able to capture the moment :)

Gluten Free Breakfast Pizza

Jason and I wanted to order pizza one night. Usually I make Noah his own pizza when we do pizza night. But being in a new place I haven't been able to find a grocery store with the things I need to do that. So on the fly I came up with this as a substitute. Noah was quite proud of it. BTW eggs are Noah's absolute favorite food so he was lovin' it!!

Breakfast Pizza

Pizza Crust = Gluten Free Pancake

Tomato Sauce = mayonnaise

Cheese = scrambled eggs

Pepperoni = "Naturals" Oscar Meyer Ham (cut into circles of course)

They Check-in but they don't Check-out!

Jason and I were driving around getting to know where everything is on the base. For those of you that have never been on a base they label EVERYTHING! So we just happen to see this sign while we were driving and it sent us both into a fit of giggles. Hope it gives you a smile today!

Whidbey Winery and Pie Shop

We have been trying to explore our island a bit on the weekends. A Couple of weeks ago we found the Whidbey Winery. Actually we had been driving awhile and I had to go potty really bad. Jason told the Navigation to find the nearest restaurant and it just happened to be the pie shop at the winery. We decided to stop and have lunch and a piece of pie. Mmmmm it was yummy! The area was beautiful!!! And they had this great little swing set out beside one of the barns. So mommy's potty break ended up being one of the best stops of the day, haha!!

Lots and Lots of pics from our trip

Make a Smilebox slideshow

NC to WA

Well I have been dying to post a few pics of our trip... it has been hard to decide which ones to post but I wanted to give you a little tasting of it all. When I get a chance I think I will do a slideshow with the rest of the pictures. We had such a wonderful time traveling. It took us a week and a half to travel from NC to Washington. This is a sampling of the things we did along the way... sorry the pics are backwards in order.
The National Cowboy Museum- we had so much fun dressing up like cowboys and visiting the old western town.
The beautiful Sunset as we drove thru New Mexico
The National Petroglyph monument just outside of Albuqurque and Santa Fe - Daddy surprised the boys with Junior Ranger outfits. If you know my boys, you know that they LOVE to dress up.
The Arches National Park - I don't think I have EVER seen anything so magnificent!!! I could have stayed there for a week.
... we had quite a few adventures in between the Arches and Whidbey... but those will have to wait for the slideshow.
The last (aka FIRST) picture is of Deception Pass - The bridge that you cross to get to Whidbey Island. We are sooo lucky to live in such a beautiful place!!!