Yesterday really was a nice day overall. The end was a little hectic, but reading a book (we're currently reading "The Lightening Thief" by Rick Riordan) and curling up in bed seemed to curb the wiggles.
After investing in new wiper blades, we headed off to the Kingston/Edmonds Ferry. We made it with plenty of time to spare, meaning we just missed the last ferry, so we had a chance to walk around and get lunch. Since it was such a short ferry ride across Puget Sound, we stayed in the car, eating lunch and listening to more of our current bedtime book.
The drive out to North Cascades National Park was beautiful. The wind had picked up and was blowing maple leaves every which way. It was quite peaceful, and brought back childhood memories for me as we swept through the leaves piled high on the road. We saw horses, cows, goats, more horses and a fox during our drive. We also saw several waterfalls...some very impressive, some just inspiring a passing "aw...." We stopped in the Newhalem Visitor's Center and picked up four Junior Ranger books. Two kids managed to finish theirs before the visitor center closed.
We backtracked to Sedro-Wolley, Washington for our overnight stay, where things were a bit hectic. Now, we're about to pick up and drive around the Cascade Loop...through the northern part of North Cascades National Park, and then looping around through the southern tip and back across the Sound...just in time for a birthday party for Lil' Penguin. My niece has been a penguin for most of our 2 week visit. It's very cute and endearing...and sometimes frustrating as she won't respond to her name, only to "Penguin." :o)
Until next time!
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