We’re back from a glorious visit with my parents in Olympia, Washington. If I didn’t live (and love) Bellingham, Olympia would be a wonderful place to live. It’s very green, feels a little small-town-ish yet has amenities like a world-class hospital, a cute downtown and great hiking.
We went on two … ambles. To call them “hikes” would be an insult to the name since we mostly walked, talked and laughed, pausing often to admire the flora and fauna.
These photos were taken by my Dad on a hike to the Nisqually River Basin.
It was a joy to spend time with family and a blessing to experience the natural splendor of the great Pacific Northwest.
More fantastic photos by your father! Quite impressive! He is really a great photographer! Thank you for sharing them! Glad you had a terrific family weekend!
Absolutely gorgeous Anne Marie!
Washington is such a gorgeous state… I would love to live there!Ü
Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing them. Your father is quite good with photography.
I am so jealous. I have been feeding birds for few years now and have never seen an in person cedar waxwing. My sis lives out of La Conner and she said she has had several, at the same time, on the service berries around her place. It helps to be around water, from what I have read.
rita
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Beautiful pictures.
(squealing)
Greg and Janelle, I am *so* excited to hear from you. How do I get a hold of you?
You can email me contact info at info (at) brambleberry (dot) com
Chris and I often make it to the Skagit Valley since we’re through Bellingham to Seattle to Oly a few times a month and would love to catch up.
=) A-M
My kids were juyst asking about you today…”hey mom do you remember that pretty girl we were in the wedding for? What ever happend to her?” We have heard alot indirectly but I just did a google search and found you! Please include us in any trip to the Skagit Valley. Greg Fritz and Fam (Janelle, Laurel and Hans)
~Life is great all over Washington isn’t it!?!:)
Those are great photos! We especially like the one of the cedar waxwing! Glad you’re having fun.
Beautiful! Your dad is good with a camera.
Sitting here looking at the beautiful pictures just GREEN with envy! That’s one of the places on my list…