“Love is like an hourglass, with the heart filling up as the brain empties. ” – Jules Renard
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We spent a weekend on Whidbey Island for a friend’s birthday party and we were in our element.
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The beach we stayed at had hundreds of mussels. Want to guess what Cooper did after licking his lips? Yep, the only one surprised when he threw up later was Cooper.
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Non-beach things we did on Whidbey Island included a really cool outdoor sculpture park.
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And where did we go with our new bike skills? To get pies of different shapes and sizes!
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Buddies and signs.
Priceless images that will become even more priceless with time!
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Perfectly said, Frank!
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Love these pictures. And those are some fine looking desserts your kids are digging into!
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Aren’t they? It makes biking up hilly Seattle worthwhile! 🙂 Enjoy your weekend, Michelle!
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Gas plus philosophy, not available everywhere.
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Ha – good one, Dr. Stein!
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A fabulous week of memories created Wynne. Happy kids and dog, there’s nothing better. Even with the throwing up 🤣. I love the Wander and Wonder sign and the sign of the week. All full of meaning. Enjoy your weekend bike riding. I’m sure there will be plenty.
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All full of meaning – love how you pick up on that wherever you go, Alegria! Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend!!
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Joy and happiness captured in pictures to archive in life’s memories and relive for decades. Thanks for the smiles 😊Wynne.
Keep Looking Up ^ His Best is Yet to Come!
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Oh, you said it perfectly, Fred! Thank you!
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Beach, water, woods, dessert, lots of Cooper — what’s not to love!!!😎😎😎
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Exactly, Brian! What’s not to love!! Thanks, my friend! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Love how your kids love being outside doing things Wynne. That’s really cool!
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So many fun weekends for your family!! 😊💕
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Enjoying as many as we can, Jane!
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Oh my goodness….they grow and grow and grow, don’t they? Love all the pics this week but I must say I’m a little partial to Miss O living her rock star life. Rock on, girl! 😎
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She made up a song to go with it. I’m sure she’d be happy to sing it for you, my friend!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Tell her I look forward to that! 🥰😎🥰
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Girls who rock! Love Cooper hanging out with Mr. D. Those gas station signs are getting pithy! Your influence? 😉
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Ah, you give me too much credit. I never stop at that gas station because it’s too expensive. But I love the signs. 🙂
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Love all these!
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Thanks, Tamara! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I think that sign has a lot to say, Wynne. Suffering hopefully makes us stronger, and it also can help us to better appreciate the joyous parts of life. Sorry to hear Cooper had a bad experience at the raw seafood bar…it has been known to happen…🙂
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The raw seafood bar — ha, ha, well said, Bruce! Yes, there is definitely a lot of learning from suffering. Maybe not for Cooper but for the rest of us, hopefully!
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I love the rock and roll guitar player!
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She plays the role well, Barb! Thank you!
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What a fun week! That sculpture of the snake (or alligator?) is impressive!
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Isn’t that sculpture impressive? They had one called “Pegasus” that was made of the thinnest wires and hung in the trees. It was almost impossible to see because it blended in so well. Such a fun adventure!
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Beautiful photos! You’re making me miss home!
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We have great beaches don’t we, Elizabeth?
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Everything is beautiful up there, except for maybe strip malls.
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Beautiful
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Thank you!
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Looks so relaxing @ the shore. Is Cooper that puppy you got this past year? And are you guys really paying $5.29 for regular unleaded???? (it’s $3.20 here)
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I think that gas station has the best signs and the worst prices. I don’t buy gas there but usually pay in the $4.50 range. Love that you are getting gas for $3.20!
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The Village Market sign says it all. Whidbey Island looks like a wonderful place to visit. So much fun.
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Whidbey Island is such a beautiful place if you ever make it to this coast! Thanks, Ally!
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So much fun! 🌞
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Thanks, Dave!
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Well that gas station sign was quite deep, I’d say!
The photos from your weekend trip are precious. Love the beach concert with Ms O on vocal and guitar! And sorry to hear about Cooper and the vomit. Maybe he should read the gas station sign. 😆 Hope he’s doing better now!
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Oh, I’m howling about you putting together Cooper and the gas station sign. Yes!! 🙂 ❤
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My mind wandered looking at the photos, how you must have soaked up the many moments with a smile on your face. Thank you for sharing as it brought me a smile also. – David
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Ah, what a wonderful comment, David! Yes, so grateful for these days that are full of smiles.
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Bad Cooper! No more shellfish for you, mister!
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