“The child’s awe-filled relationship to the natural world is a laboratory for deep learning about the systems of life, essential to our survival.” – Dacher Keltner
We are loving our time exploring the natural world on Whidbey Island!


Seven-year-old Mr. D is pretty good at handling his own paddleboard.


Almost 11-year-old Miss O shows how strong she is by paddling her 87-year-old grandmother around the bay.


There are two wild guys in the water — only one is likely to catch a fish. Second picture is the Deception Pass bridge.


Trinity Lutheran Church sure knows how to match the spirit of the season!
That church sign says it all, Wynne. (Availability is good too…24/7/365!)
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Looks like a grand family trip, and love the pastel colors in the first image!
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I can’t believe it’s August! School starts for me next week and I’m kind of looking forward to it. It looks like you used your summer super well and your kids had a great time and I’m sure you did too. We all need the lifeguard. Thanks for the reminder. Have a great week.
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Some very happy people 🙂
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Beautiful photos!
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What fun, family time. xo
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Your photos bring back so many memories. I love the one of your daughter with the huge driftwood.
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I love the adventurous moments you captured – and how fun that your mom got to be a part of it! I can’t believe Mr D is only 7. He seems quite tall for his age. He’s gonna be a tall kid!
And the church sign is brilliant. Those signs mark to me a very progressive congregation for some reason!
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So love mom on the paddle board with Miss O!
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What a gorgeous place to be able to go to and play in. You guys are blessed!
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Do match the spirit of the season, Wynne, but the life preservers help!
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It looks heavenly!
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What a wonderful little getaway! And, oh my gosh, your little girl is all legs!!
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Yay, paddling boats. So fun! Eagle and I paddled a tandem kayak today!
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Mr. D looks like a natural on the water.
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