We started by going to a pick-your-own farm. The kids have never really gotten to pick fruit before, at least that they remember, so this was a new experience. From where I'm from strawberries are usually ripe in early June, but here July is strawberry season and so that's what we picked. Lots and lots of sweet, juicy strawberries.
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| If only she'd eat some of those berries... |
From the strawberry fields (hey, that reminds me of a song...), we went to the Naval base to pick up Dave from his flight school and then have a repeat of yesterday - a pic-nic on the beach and a stroll and play on the beach. Today, unfortunately, was about 15 degrees cooler because the sun wasn't out, so the boys lost interest, but Emmy played on!
We drove back to Anacortes to drop the kids at home so that Kelly and I could go antique shopping in town for the afternoon. Nothing like a little girls time - and a stop at the Donut House - to raise your spirits.
As we were in the antique stores, the weather cleared and we decided to make one last run to the lake before our visit ended. So we headed home, packed up dinner fixings and headed to the lake. It turned out to be a beautiful evening for the kids to get in one last swim while Mike grilled dinner. Kelly and I also borrowed a paddle boat from her friend and took the little ones on a cruise of the lake. They liked it so much they asked to go again after dinner, with only Ms. Kelly though.
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| Heading out |
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| Sunset cruise |
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| Lady of leisure! |
What a great way to end our stay with the Paynes. Tomorrow we head back to Gig Harbor and to our house!
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