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Family Time

Posted on June 27, 2025 | 20 comments

The Hubster and I recently traveled from eastern Washington state, where we live, to western Washington state, where our son and his family live.

It was so good to see them!

We are super proud grandparents to have had the opportunity to attend our granddaughter’s high school graduation and our grandson’s college graduation! So fun!

We had another granddaughter graduate from high school as well. She lives in North Carolina, and we were privileged to watch her graduate from a live video presentation!

The family took us to Bolstad Ocean Beach where we listened to the ocean roar, chased seagulls, and simply enjoyed being there.

So refreshing!

“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour, but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” – Sandy Gingras

While I was visiting the family, my youngest sister’s light went out. Not unexpected, she had been ill a very long time, but heartbreaking nonetheless.

Her shining eyes, robust laughter, and light will be forever in my heart!

Carol Janene Pitt Smith Lewis

December 1970 – June 2025

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Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Posted on October 23, 2021 | 16 comments

*Picture heavy post!

On my last day of vacation, our daughter-in-law took Hubby and I to the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge.

I shared about this wonderful estuary at the Nisqually River delta in this post.

I love visiting here!

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

I wasn’t ready for this heron. We had just gotten out of the car, and I had heard noise in the water behind the bushes. I was surprised when I saw the heron getting her breakfast!

Unfortunately, my camera wasn’t acclimated yet, and I had mist on the lens! I still have so much about photography to learn!

Oops!

I hope you enjoyed the sharing of what I did on my vacation (never thought I’d be writing about vacation once I left grade school).

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

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Elwha Beach and Marlyn Nelson County Park

Posted on October 18, 2021 | 8 comments

“Feeling stressed? There’s a beach for that.” – Unknown

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

“Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction.” – Unknown

“Time wasted at the beach is time well spent.” – Unknown

“Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature’s simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard.” – Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

“Advice from the Ocean: Be shore of yourself. Come out of your shell. Take time to coast. Avoid pier pressure. Sea life’s beauty. Don’t get so tide down on work that you miss out on life’s beautiful waves.” – Unknown

“Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” – Christy Ann Martine

“Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world.” – The Beach Boys

Elwha Beach

Marlyn Nelson County Park at Port Williams

“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun. “ – Sandy Gingras