“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” – Kristen Butler


This crow has been honing his ability to pick up bread crusts all week. He picks up one, two, three, four, then drops one. It seems he’s figured out that three is his limit and then he carries them away. The bunny has nothing to do with the process but he’s in the yard looking cute.


We are still on vacation. Nonetheless, there is a lot of productivity and creativity going on.



We’ve spent a little time paddleboarding every day this week. I’m not sure what’s going on in the third picture – but the water is pretty cold so perhaps Miss O is tell Mr. D to get out!




Beach time, pool time and son shine!


My kids have been finding me the most beautiful tiny shells on the beach. They get down low and bring back tiny treasures like miniscule shells, a sand dollar smaller than a dime, and scalloped shells smaller than my pinky fingernail. The shells are so tiny that it’s almost impossible to take a clear picture of them. The more that I ooh-and-aah, the more that they bring me. It’s so fun – just like the sign of the week.
Loved the smile of your boy all snuggled up!
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Me too! Thank you, Ganga!
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Looks like you are having a wonderful time.
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I’m so grateful for these two weeks, VJ!
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I’d say I’m jealous, but we just booked two weeks on the East coast.
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I love that you are doing that, VJ!
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A beautiful day and the children who offer it for free. Thanks, Wynne.
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So true, Dr. Stein! Thank you!
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Clearly, a fun time for all! Love the sign of the week. I’ll have da piece, please.
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I’ll join you for that piece, Julia. Maybe we should get a whole pie! π
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Whole pie. I’m in! π
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Love that photo of the moon rising as the sun sets. Beautiful! And nice to see Miss O. & Mr D. hard at work scrubbing the deck. π
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I thought that moon rise with the sun set was so cool! Thank you, Michelle!
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Love everything about this, Wynne. Love the work and play and rest dynamic your children have. π Enjoy the rest of your summer and those beautiful sonshines!
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Work, play, and rest – may we all figure out how to apply that dynamic! Thanks, Ab! Hope you are enjoying August!
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What a lovely, low-key holiday week!
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Ah, you described it well, Jane. It has been lovely and low-key!
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It sounds like your vacation is full of fun activities! Paddleboarding, beach time, and finding tiny shells all sound amazing. Hope you’re all having a fantastic time!
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Thank you! It has been fun. Sending you wishes for a great weekend too!
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A sand dollar smaller than a dime? Oh that sounds wonderful, as does some pizza.
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The size of that little sand dollar amazed me too. It’s so cute! Here’s to pizza for all!
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Delightful…every little slice of your fabulous vacation…including the last giggle. I agree! Pizza is always the answer. π
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Always the answer! Unless it’s Taco Tuesday, of course! π β€
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Oh, right!!! πβ€οΈπ
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Looks like your family is having tons of fun, Wynne. Good for you! Has Mr. D caught a fish yet? *wink* Love the pizza sign. Yes! π
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Ah, Susan – you know the right questions to ask. No, he hasn’t. But as of this morning, he is wishing he could be a heron so that he could catch a fish that way. π
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that’s so beautiful
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Thank you, Beth!
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Looks like such great fun on the water. I was a shell and rock collector in my youth, still am. π
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It’s so fun to collect shells and rocks, isn’t it? I’m so excited because I can bring back fifty teeny shells in a sandwich ziplock!
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These images warm my heart, bring back memories, make me smile. “Pizza is the answer.” Yes. Hugs, C
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So glad these make you smile. Yes, pizza is the answer. At least when there aren’t any pork chops… π
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You do realize that ‘child labor’ is illegal Wynne π Always love your family fun pics. Makes me wanna’ turn back the hands of time when I too promoted ‘child labor’ π
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Hee, hee. Too funny, Fred — and poignant!
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the sign of the week is so hilarious π
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I’m glad you are laughing too, Cristiana!
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Beautiful photos of your vacation. I especially like the one of your children at the edge of the water. The light is gorgeous.
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Oh, I really like that one too, Elizabeth.
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It’s fun to see you having fun! Thanks for the photos. Love the bunny.
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The bunnies are cute, aren’t they? We see at least two every day!
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So neat to see them hard at work scrubbing the porch!
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Isn’t that cute? Thanks, Barb!
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Wow, what an amazing week! Those miniature shells are adorable! If they collect enough you guys could do some crafts! Maybe press them into air dry or oven bake clay to make embellished beads for jewelry!
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I was thinking that we could do a craft with them too but didn’t have any idea what. Thanks for the suggestions, Tamara!
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hehe, always the artist thinking of ways to repurpose items!
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Do you get to Whidbey Island very often? I was talking to someone a few weeks ago about all of the islands around Seattle. Didn’t realize it until then. Love the pictures! the kids look like they’re having fun. Bet they sleep great at night after a day out in the open air/ lugging logs, swimming etc.
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You are absolutely right about sleeping well after all this fun! We’re all exhausted by the end of the day – but in the best way.
Yes, there are a lot of islands near Seattle. Whidbey has become my favorite place to go with my kids and we get here about four times a year.
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4 times a year! Yea π
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Oh wow, what beautiful memories as seen through the storytelling of your photos Wynne! ππΌββοΈπΈπππ Love the creativity and productivity. Priceless! πππΌπ€
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Thank you, Kym. It is fun how the pictures tell the story, isn’t it? Thanks for coming along!
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You’re so very welcome Wynne. It was an enjoyable trip! π₯°πΈπ
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Great to see that you guys are still having fun, collecting shells, and being creative. That photo of Miss O and Mr. D carrying driftwood is fantastic! Are they creating a work of art on the beach?
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They were making a wood teepee. Isn’t the way kids play so fun? π
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Yes! π
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OMG. Is that the LOCH NESS MONSTER in your first pic?!?!?!?!
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Ha – I had to go back to look. I don’t think the Loch Ness monster comes that close to shore… π
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Love the quote, and those tiny seashells gathered by your littles – adorable!β€οΈ
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Thank you, Rose! Now I just have to find something to do with those little shells. π
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Thank you for your effort to take the pic of the tiny shells. They are darling. π
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I’m so glad you said that – I love those shells too!!
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