Whidbey Island Vacation

I'm a bit behind in my posting. Fall will be starting next week, but I still have a lot of summer backlogged. One of our biggest trips was our wonderful vacation to Whidbey Island at the end of August. We really haven't had a true vacation that didn't include visiting family since the boys were born, so this was a real treat. My parents also came along for the ride so it was nice to have a multi-generational vacation. We got a vacation rental right on Mutiny Bay so we spent a lot of time on the beach.

Our attempt to get a group shot while on the ferry

Our front porch

There were these driftwood shelters all along the beaches. The boys loved them!

Monday was supposed to be a bit rainy so we decided to go into "town" for that day. We spent the morning dodging the rain in Langley. The boys really liked the 'statios (statues) that overlooked the bay.

Button got a book at the local thrift store.

Back at "home", more relaxing times were had. Buddy was really excited about making sand castles. The adults enjoyed lounging around and reading.

Our toes! We got to go on a walk alone since grandparents stayed home with the kids.

Skipping stones

We enjoyed finding sea shells and crab shells.

We went blackberry picking on our last day!

Going home

Ice Cream at Ivars in Mukilteo

We enjoyed having you Grandma and Papa!

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