Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Wintering in the Northwest

We have decided to spend the winter in Gig Harbor, Washington.  Our motorhome is currently at a Winnebago service center where more repairs are being done to the floor.  Winnebago and Mercedes are offering extended warranties.  We rented an apartment at Summit Tower in Gig Harbor.  It is a blessing to be more involved in the daily lives of Ammon's family.  
                                The last day at the campground in Blinky Bill!
                                                       Our apartment.

                                            Skip is enjoying the new furniture!


                              Silas, Bruce, and Sadie celebrating the apartment!
                             October 8, 2015:  Happy 8th birthday, Bruce!
                     Look!  Room for all my toys now!  And a Sadie to snuggle me!
                                                  Halloween at Ammon's!

                                              Harbor boat dock at high tide.
                                            Harbor boat dock at low tide.
                         We have been watching harbor seals and sea otters.
                              Walking across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

                                           The fall colors have been brilliant!
          While trees are changing bright shades of red, other plants continue to bloom.

Skip has met many new friends. This is Scout. He's a Leonberger and weighs 100 lbs more than Skip.
                  Every day the morning sky offers a different view over Puget Sound.



                                                 Mount Rainier from the harbor.

                                              Mt. Rainier from the apartment.
                         Morning sky with a snowier Mt. Rainier peeking over the tree tops.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Gig Harbor Clouds


                              Monday, August 24, 2015:  Gig Harbor, Washington 
 Tuesday, August 25, 2015:  Puget Sound, Vashon Island, Mt. Rainier from Ammon's porch.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Gig Harbor, Washington

We arrived in Gig Harbor at the end of June. We have been enjoying time with Ammon's family and Cas and Guy, visiting from Tasmania.

             Our view of Mount Rainier from Gig Harbor on walks through the harbor.
                                       Tuesday summer concerts in the park.



                                             The view from Ammon's home.
                                                    Waffles for breakfast!
                             Gig Hatbor honors the Marines killed in Tennesee. 
                   This spotted towhee searches through the bushes in our campsite.
 While exploring the seashore, the kids found this moon snail.  After viewing, they released it.
                                                       Swimming pool fun!
                                                              Bruce
                                                          Guy and Skip
                              Cas at the bluegrass festival.
    Christian music at the art festival.  Ammon on the violin and Belle singing in the background.
                                The launching of the boat Silas built one day!
                                                 Silas and Bruce kayaking.

                              Cas and Guy kayaking with Bruce and Sadie.
                                                  Silas paddle boarding.
                            We love to stop occasionally for a root beer float!
                   August 3, 2015:  Happy 14th birthday Skipper!