Our family sometimes will give “mystery trips” for birthday gifts & this year for my birthday I was the recipient of one such mystery trip My brother Jon wouldn’t tell…
Early this past weekend, I traveled an hour south of my home to the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure this was going to be…
Hurricane Ridge is one of the more amazing panoramic locations in the pacific northwest. I was lucky enough to be up there this summer when the clouds were few, the…
These are two of my nieces & both of them rule their own private worlds in which they are princesses. Just looking at their poses you can tell the differences…
One of my favorite local hikes is the Naches Peak loop trail on Chinook pass. Its the height of wildflower season right now & I was able to hike the…
Part of the joy of living in central Washington is the proximity to the Cascade Mountains. Last week when a friend was visiting, we ventured up to Clear Lake which…
I had never been to LaPush, Washington until last month when I ventured to the Olympic peninsula on a spur of the moment trip. It truly is a beautiful area…
When you come into Snohomish, Washington, Zion Lutheran Church is very prominent as it sits on top of the town. Five generations of my family have worshiped at this church…
When I originally took this photo I thought it would be cool in a monochrome color scheme. But when I worked with it, the subtlety of a few deep hues…
