Boating in the San Juans

Mount Baker looks fabulous from the water.

Diane and Laurel ready to enjoy a hot summer day.
Eric and I are just excited for the great picnic lunch.
One of the beautiful islands we saw.
Our fearless captain.

This was the much talked about 90 degree day everyone was looking forward to. We've had more rain than usual, so a sneak peek at Summer was going to be a treat. Surprisingly, the temperature out on the water was about 20 degrees cooler. Combined with the very cool breeze and the cloud cover, it was actually quite chilly! But being the good sports that we are, it was still a fun day. We enjoyed the beauty around us, raced a few seagulls, learned from some well meaning fellow boaters about the dangers of cold water with strong undercurrants, and even spotted a cute little porpoise nearby us in the water.

Eric's 14th Birthday!

Yes, Eric got a whole field of tulips for his birthday. No, of course he didn't. But he did get that great looking jacket he's wearing in this picture. What a handsome boy.

At age 14, Eric still loves reading in the red chair. It's pretty much everyone's favorite place to chill. This book is Lord of the Rings Return of the King.
Finally, an actual birthday picture! Sort of. It's belated, but it's still a celebration! Eric had baseball practice on the 25th, but on the 24th Grandma Hart took Eric to dinner at Johnny Carinos. (Keith and I were in Utah.)
And here's yet another celebration. The cousins joined in the fun at Grandma Schenk's.
Everyone gathers around the cake and ice cream to help serve it. The day also included a round of pool and a pretty fierce battle of squishy balls.

It's Tulip Time in Skagit Valley!

Every time I see these gorgeous fields I am amazed at their beauty. By the way, I love having a digital camera so I can take absolutely as many pictures as my little heart desires!