Blakely does serenity and peaceful isolation so well, it makes no sense to go there during the busiest time of the year - 4th of July weekend. But it lined up with Papa & Dodie taking the boys while we moved, and getting to see lots of family, including Nonie, so that's when we went!
Ruth's week-long only-child bliss was coming to an end, but she was ready to fly
and water taxi
first stop - Nonie's for hugs & donuts
and Papa's for rides
bonus! Jerica, Tyler, Hawkin & Riley were there too!
Tyler - so festive
Annual July 4th BBQ at the Marina - fun to catch up with friends I grew up with (the Leadys, Shanimans, O'Briens, Dane Springmeyer). Reggie got his groove on, too.
BBQ at Nonie's with my 2nd cousins the Stewarts (pics taken by Chris)
cousin Trista & her cute kids
Uncle Keith
happy birthday Chris!
Reggie's cousin crush - Riley
Sloan & the kids sneaking out for ice cream
Ruth's daily sneak out to go over to Nonie's to play card games.
Nonie sadly broke her arm when her dog ran after a dear while she was holding her leash. Ruth really loved getting to spend time with her (hard to believe she's her great-grandma!).
Reggie trying to get his game on, too
Lake time!
Luke on the lookout
the view from the deck never disappoints. you may see sailboats, ferries, whales, dolphins, or eagles bringing in a catch...
view from downstairs
Sloan getting whomped on
Up to the peak for the sunset. The kids made it a little less than romantic with the discovery of black pixie dust
Sloan & Tyler's crew had to go back Monday for work. The kids & I stayed a couple more days. Papa & Dodie took us to lunch at East Sound
Then Papa & Dodie left too. Just me & my posse'. We spent our time visiting with Nonie and playing on the beach.
Anchor by Ruth
the North Beach trail... I remember when it was just sea grass leading up to the waterfront and Lindy Springmeyer lead the effort to get little trees planted along the shore. I couldn't see her vision then, but she was right on - it's beautiful.
Ruth getting whomped on
Luke ready for take-off
I'm so glad they're friends
on the way to the recycle station on the last day with Reggie and his pet slug
knocked out on the ferry ride to Bellingham (cradling his slug)
taxi to rental car... those two are definitely not ready to not be in car seats
visiting Great-great gma Meme in Woodinville
the boys were perfect angels
Meme was a good sport
She's 2 weeks from turning 100 - super woman!
stopping to see the Gee's (Sloan's big sister) in Bellevue on our way to the airport
sadly, slug shriveled up into a raisin & died by the time we got to SEA Tac (hallelujah)
Thanks Papa & Dodie for another magical week on Blakely!
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