hijinks on the ferry home. also summer ended while we were away, which is a lowkey bummer but the plants are all grateful for the rain so i can't complain too much.

also there was karaoke so really i'm not sure if the weekend could have gotten any better.

special magic vacation bonus - blackberry season wasn't over on whidbey!

always collecting sticks, this one.

this hike was every bit as magical as it looks.

farmers markets forever

bike riding bbs

al fresco lunch bc we are about that cottage lifestyle.

low tide was amazing and petry is v strong is all i have to say about this.

literally the exact same spot as the previous shot but at low tide!?! we found so many sand-dollars #rich

once again with the driftwood and the vistas.

the puget sound is actually cold af but these ppl are tough stuff.

ferry ride to whidbey island, but srsly this picture makes me laugh til i can't breathe.

less than two weeks til these lovers move to seattle, and just slightly longer til kale is actually this tall.

hi there soulful preteen chess player

nat and erin's bbshower was filled w actual bbs and it was CUTENESS OVERLOAD

7th grade & 4th grade

first day of school primping

sry my dudes but hot dogs are not for dogs.

just actually such a cutie

sibs in the sun.

dessert chef

got his scrolling face down already.

pinball wizards.

so...... riley finally made a compelling case (wore us down) for smartphone ownership. here he's initialing and then signing the accompanying four page contract re: usage and payment. *eeep*

nothing but selfies.

yup, the water is still v cold.

a kale sized cave

summer's winding down, likely our last visit to rattlesnake lake this year.