October 6, 2013

Zach and I decided to brave the crowds and go to the Grand Opening for the new REI store near Bremerton, WA.  The weather was sunny and warm, a hot breakfast was served, decent music was played and the crowd was relatively small.  After waiting just over an hour, the doors opened and the employees handed out water bottles with REI gift card while cheering us in to the new store.  Zach purchased his much needed hiking boots and I enjoyed browsing around.  It's a smaller store, but still loaded with all kinds of cool outdoor gadgets.

Silverdale, Washington

October 5, 2013

If the boys didn't have water polo, weight training and running this morning I would opt to stay in this spot.  From the looks of that heavy fog out my door and the fact that the furnace has been running since I woke up, it's going to be a cold morning.

Fox Island, Washington

October 4, 2013

Late afternoon turned pleasant and beautiful.  While driving home after Cross Country practice, Zach and I ventured over to the far side of our island to check out the view.  We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this ship coming into the channel.  The days are getting shorter and the sun was going down beyond the mountains, giving the sky and water a warm orange glow.

Fox Island, Washington

October 3, 2013

I have been trying to come up with meals I can make to appease the entire family.  This has been difficult as of late.  Usually, we all eat the same thing and if you don't like it, there's always peanut butter and jelly available.  This sandwich doesn't appeal to the vegetarians or calorie conscious, but the always ravenous, physically active (thin and growing) teenage boys though it was perfect. Except for that green leafy stuff.

Fox Island, Washington

October 2, 2013

This little guy was taking a break from all the rain.  Our feeder has a huge topper, giving the hungry fellows some shelter while getting their fill.  It looks like I'll need to refill the cylinder soon!

Fox Island, Washington

October 1, 2013

In between rainstorms, cleaning the house, doing laundry and prepping dinner I ran outside to get a shot of this gorgeous tree in my neighbor's yard.  The bright, vibrant Fall colors remind of our tour in Maine.  Except, it wasn't just one tree with turning leaves, but the whole, sweeping landscape ablaze with change.  It was such an amazing sight to behold!

Fox Island, Washington

September 30, 2013

Hair cut day!  The pups went most of the summer without getting cuts and were in desperate need of cleaning up.   The groomer went a shorter than usual because of the matted hair, but they got plenty of treats and cute Halloween neck scarves afterward.

Gig Harbor, Washington