“Never tell me that the sky’s the limit when they are footprints on the moon.” – unknown
The exercise of looking through my photos of the week is always so fun because invariably I have forgotten some of the delightful things we’ve done: swimming, roller skating, rock climbing camp, fishing, and cute moments with the pets. But this week in review was especially rewarding because when I went to download our lunar eclipse photos, I also grabbed the Whidbey wildlife photos from earlier in the month.


We had so much fun watching the lunar eclipse. It looked a little like a Christmas ornament with a bright top. Or like these rocks on the wall at the beach.




Some other gems from Whidbey Island.


Rock climbing camp


Cooper and the sign of the week
Great shots! The deer running along the beach is fabulous. That’s not something you see every day! I also love the quote and of course Cooper. xo
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I was lucky to catch the deer family. Many of my pictures just had the back half of one – they move quickly! Thanks, Darlene!
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I’m with Darlene! The deer! And Cooper’s sweet face. Happy Saturday, Wynne and family! 😘❤️😘
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Oh yes – and Cooper!! Happy Saturday, dear Vicki!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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What’s that creature swimming, almost looks like a seal? Have a good weekend Wynne! We’re scheduled to go on a min-mini road trip with my mom this morning (she’s 92) I know she appreciates getting out of the assisted living place. How far is Whidbey Island from where you live?.
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It’s either a seal or a sea lion – I’m not sure. Whidbey Island is only 22 miles from where we live but it takes 2 hrs to get there because there’s a ferry involved.
Love that you are doing a road trip with your mom! You are so good at connecting with others and making them feel great!
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I’m always amazed at all of your energy!
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Thank you, Dana!
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When those 2 kids become famous climbers free soloing on El Capitan I will be able to say “I knew them when they were just starting doing some bouldering on a rock in a West Seattle Park” 🙂
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Ha, ha — I love it, Deb!
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Did Cooper choose the sign? What he says next will be important.
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I was trying to figure out how to make a joke of Cooper and the sign. You nailed it, Dr. Stein!
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Fun family times and memories.
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Thank you, Brad! Hope you have a lovely Saturday!
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Thanks!
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Beautiful wildlife in Whidbey! I know a little variation of the sign of the week. It goes like that – your mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if you don’t open it.
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I like that variation, Cristiana!
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Gorgeous photos, Wynne, but Cooper stole my heart, along with the sign. Have a good weekend!
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Our dear dogs… 🙂 Thanks, Lauren!
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I know, Wynne…hug Cooper for me.
❤️🐶
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So beautiful, Wynne! All of it! Simply stunning.
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Thank you, Deborah!
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Beautiful! We stayed up to watch the eclipse too! It was a lovely evening!
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Wasn’t it fun? Thanks, Bethany!
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Wonderful photos. I was so surprised to see the deer.
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I think the deer are interesting too. They like to go down in the morning. Maybe it’s the salt?
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Great climbers and is that elks dancing in the waves?
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Thank you, Rebecca. Those are deer and I loved seeing them on the beach!
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I’ve never seen that before. How playful.
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Phenomenal wildlife and lunar photos!
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Thank you, Belinda!
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Nice! Always great to see your week!
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Thank you, Tamara!
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Another incredible itinerary for an ultimate fun week before school starts! However, Cooper stole the image prize this week!
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Cooper – he’s always stealing something. 🙂 Thank you, Mary!!
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I tried one of those very tall climbing walls indoors a few years back. Of course, you had to wear a harness. I used muscles I didn’t know existed.
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I’m laughing, Pete! Yes, it’s a workout!
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Lovely photos. I’m with others, I really love the deer on the beach. Cooper is cute and it’s well seen the kids are taking after you, with their rock climbing skills.
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Thank you, Brenda! The deer on the beach was quite a sight. Thanks for dropping in!
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Wow!! What great shots! Especially those wildlife and sky pics- those deer on the beach-so cool! How close did they come to you?
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I know – it was a cool sight. The deer were pretty close – maybe 30 feet? And then someone who was swimming in the water shook out a part of their wet suit and it scared them so they ran away. But it was quite an encounter.
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30 feet!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
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Love these photos – capture all the best elements of life.
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Thank you, VJ!
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Welcome
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Great pictures! My grandchildren have just done rock climbing for the day….they were exhausted.
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Yes, it’s quite a workout! Thanks, Pat!
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Add me to the list of those who were surprised to see the deer on the Whitbey beach, Wynne. Cooper looks like I would after rock climbing lol. That sign is relevant from when we recently failed to take an umbrella out with us to the local diner and it started pouring while there. We waited it out as best we could but if ya don’t have the umbrella to open…that’s less work for it…and more for you. Maybe a bit more thought required…take the umbrella in the first place!😁
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I love this comment, Bruce!! Yes, you have to bring the umbrella in the first place! 🙂
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The photo of this deer is just lovely, Wynne. It needs to be printed and placed on a wall!
I hope you all soak up the final days of summer break and wishing the kids a wonderful return to school this week!
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Isn’t it fun to have great pictures from the summer? Thanks, Ab!
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I just saw you were highlighted on Freshly Pressed this week. So well deserved! 🥰🙏
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Oh my. I love the wildlife photos, and your photo of the eclipse is stunning.
And I wish I was as limber as those two kids of yours. But I don’t think I ever was. 😂
Have a terrific week ahead, Wynne,
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Yes, they are so flexible. It does feel like a long time since I was too!! Thanks, Michelle!
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I’m so glad yall saw the lunar eclipse – very cool. I’ve recently learned that we know someone who lives on Whidbey Island. Your pics make me want to visit there!
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It’s totally worth visiting. And if you come out this way, you’ll have to let me know!! 🙂
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So cool that you guys saw the eclipse!
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I know, right? Thanks, Pooja!
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You’re so welcome!
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What a lovely recap of the week. 😊📸 I love how photos capture little moments of joy: nature, pets, sports, and that beautiful lunar eclipse. Sometimes, when we look at photos, we realize just how many special moments we’ve experienced without even noticing.
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What a great comment. Thanks, Lincol!
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I’m sorry, but I beg to differ with the hardware store sign. An unopened umbrella absolutely works! No, it won’t keep you dry, but you can use it to joust with someone, pick up litter, provide trail support while hiking, stir paint, poke a hornet’s nest out of a tree, etc. It’s really quite versatile if you think outside the box.
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I love it, Mark! Always thinking outside of that box. You’re wet — but thinking!! 🙂
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That sign is spot on. Wonderful photos, and Cooper looks exhausted after all that rock climbing. 😀
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Thank you, my friend!!
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You’re so welcome!
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Excellent photos, I missed the eclipse because I was so tired from the week I chose to go to bed rather than stay up late. A teacher I work with vacationed in your area in late July with her young family. She shared her adventures on Whidbey Island- your pictures of the wildlife are very good. The sign cracks me up! Can’t wait for this week’s edition tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend. Peace.
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Oh, I love that your colleague visited our area. We are lucky with the nature we have nearby! Thanks, Clay!
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