Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Vancouver Island!!!

Tim and I just got back from a relaxing week in Victoria, BC. Here's a snapshot of our vacation. This is Tim's Aunt Goldie, who was out in Washington visiting her relatives there.

From September 27, 2011



The berries were late this year and Tim picked a bunch for a snack in our motel that evening.

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I love the colors at the harbour - the reds and yellows in contrast with the blue water.

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Here's a beautiful purple starfish that we saw in the water.

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Although the roses were past their full prime, there was still lots and lots of flowers still in bloom.

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A peacock's head looks pretty interesting close up.

From Mar 15, 2011


THE famous Empress Hotel:

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The tea menu:

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A cute water taxi. We spent a lot of time sitting on the wharf watching people and boats.

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Inside the butterfly gardens:

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And last, but not least, Mt. Ranier. Pictures absolutely do not do justice to its beauty.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Labor Day 2011

Our weekend was relaxing and the weather was perfect! Here's a few snaps.

Hunter's sitting up on a concrete wall watching some of the Paul Bunyan Days events in St. Maries.

From August 23, 2011


Can you tell if Hunter likes to tube behind the boat?

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Dusty and Logan Waldo. Dusty is a great dad!

From August 23, 2011


Half of the fireworks that they bought for the fourth of July were saved and used this past weekend.

From August 23, 2011


Tim took some great insect shots. Aren't these dragonfly's wings beautiful? We were noticing the red spots on the wing tips.

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A nice shady spot in the boat. This is how relaxing it was!

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One little cutie-pie with bright blue eyes.

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There are two dogs waiting for for Hunter to accidently drop a piece of pumpkin pie.

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Todd testing out his wakeboarding skills.

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Jeff got ma and pa out on the jet ski.

From August 23, 2011