Thursday, March 31, 2016

Catching Up - momMA/Daughter Lake Quinault Getaway 2015

I am so far behind in my posts. There are events I want to remember so, even if they are late, I'm going to try to put up the pictures. One of the things from 2015 that didn't get mentioned, other than a sneak peek, is my trip to Lake Quinault with momMA. We rented a little fisherman's cabin on the lake. It was so cozy and quaint...one of my all-time favorite retreats. There was a miniature kitchen (filled with everything you'd need) a small bathroom with a shower barely big enough to turn around in, slanted floors that made you feel like you were on a rocking ship, and screens that somehow let in the mosquitoes. There were large picture windows overlooking the lake, a stone fireplace, and a small porch. We had a fire going at night, although it was so warm out, we had to leave the windows and door open so we didn't have a heat stroke. Since the door was open, we also had to light a pic so the mosquitoes didn't eat us alive. Sounds like fun, right? It really was. We had pork chops with salad and corn on the cob the first night and salmon with quinoa and ratatouille the second night. Our breakfasts were delicious and we packed picnic lunches for our days of exploring. I can't wait for this year's trip(s). I wonder where we'll go?








 Pork chops and corn on the cob

 Salmon dinner


 Entering Hoh rainforest



 Ruby Beach

 Wandering through the Olympic Peninsula


 World's largest Spruce Tree - Lost its top in a storm


 Enjoying a picnic at Long Beach


momMA learning the art of a selfie



Saturday, March 12, 2016

February 2016 Trip to Seattle

I was back in Seattle for the month of February, finishing up my field practicum for my masters degree. MomMA and WA dad let me stay with them. I worked online for part of each day, graded classes and tried to finish some of my grad courses. It was a busy time but I enjoyed being with my WA parents. I especially liked my time with Toby.















Thinking about work...or school...or both.