The Seattle area has been our home for the last thirteen years. In 1997, while stationed in Spokane, WA my husband took an early retirement from the Air Force. He was offered a job in Seattle, and thus the move.We enjoy the cool summers, temperate winters, rain, and yes, the coffee!
This year we celebrated our 22nd Anniversary. As a surprise, my husband took us sailing. We were on a 75 foot sailboat that sails out of Elliot Bay. No, it is not ours (I wish). It is a charter that does two hour tours of the harbor.We had such a wonderful and relaxing time! Although I had a choice to leave the girls at home, I really wanted to do this as a family.
With kids that are now teens, I know that we will not have many more years with them at home. They are already planning on colleges to go to.Ela, our eldest, wants to go where the sun is, and California seems to be calling her. Her thoughts are on becoming a physical therapist, and Azusa Pacific is one college that fits.
Hannah, on also hears the call of warmth and sun. She loves volleyball, and wants to attend a college where she will be able to participate in that, as well. One of her goals is to choose a college which is close to Disneyland.Her career thoughts are running toward nursing or being a forensics scientist. Being the teen that she is, though, a professional volleyball player is also high on her list.
I loved our time sailing, and savoring the memories that we made together as a family.
Maria,
ReplyDeleteYou have a great looking family. I loved your introduction! Your descritions of the girls brought a smile to my face.....young, filled with many aspirations and dreams. Much like my son. He's a very young 19 - an starting at the Fire Academy this fall for Fire Training. He's wanted to be a fireman since Grade 2.
What a wonderful time you must have had sailing! It's great to spend time with family. I love the ocean as well. We travel to Maine almost every year.......it's like a pilgrimmage! :)
Mary Lou
I have enjoyed reading your anecdotal notes about the enjoyment of your lovely family aside the pictures. You're blog is pretty sophisticated with your photos, survey & suggested movies!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to leave you a comment to tell you that your blog looks great, to ensure I could comment and to tell you to "write on!". I won't be commenting regularly as I'll leave that for your Writers' Workshop Blog Group. Once in a while I'll peak just to see how things are going and the progression things take in everyone's blogging. Keep up the noticing of the day to day occurrences around you, the thinking & the writing!
What a family!!! You guys look picture perfect!! And what a treat for your anniversary!! (I'm going to suggest it myself!)
ReplyDeleteI love how direct and energetic you are in your writing. I love the fact that your font is easy on the eyes, the overall aesthetic of the blog is very user friendly. Great start!