As promised, I took the kids over to Port Angeles for spring break, with some of our very favorite people. The weather was crisp, and we spent most of any of our time outside with a bit of a refreshing chill. I totally get why invalids were ordered to the seaside back in the day. There is nothing like the mix of salt air and wind and mist and sun to make you feel healthy and alive...the perfect cure for a mid-March case of cabin fever. It was beautiful and relaxing and refreshing.
The ferry ride is always a nice break in the middle of a long day's drive:
The night we arrived was blustery, but we couldn't wait to say hello to the ocean!
The next day, the wind brought lots of sun, so I bundled up with a really good book and watched the kids make sand castles...
The girls baked some biscuits...all by themselves!
There is no internet, no TV, no phone, and very little cell service. Which is pretty much my version of heaven.
With the grandma and Aunt Nettie watching the sea.
Evening walk with grandma...
Watching the Waltons on the itty bitty portable DVD player...we make do :)
Adventure on the tide pools....starts with a rock tunnel!
Kayte and Ava spent two hours at Goodwill with the grandma and the great-aunt. Much of that time trying on dresses :)
Pretty sure no one in this picture is wearing their own clothes...by the end of the week, it is a free-for-all!
All the kids take turns helping with the dishes at some point during the week...and they actually like it! Go figure.
The Grandma/Great Aunt always bring lots of stuff to do...beads, Boggle, and painting rocks!
...and back on the ferry. The way back was so nice!
Such a fun easy way to escape with my kids for spring break. Away from real chores or homework or any obligation to leave the house whatsoever. We loved it!
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