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Crescent Bar, WA
Crescent Bar, WA
June 2, 2018
On this day, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Crescent Bar, celebrating the completion of several recreational improvement projects. We heard about it from our local newspaper, and we expected more of a crowd than we found.
As a family, we were focused on the child-centered events, so we didn’t watch the actual ribbon-cutting. Eric did attend a short lecture by one of his favorite geologists, Nick Zentner. The area has a rich geological history. Check out the website: HUGEfloods.com .
Meanwhile, Todd and I hung out at the beach. Todd enjoyed some wading and found another child willing to share his water shooter (i.e., squirt gun).
Todd wading at Crescent Bar
Next, we located the “Jolly Trolley,” which reminded us of the trolley in the show, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The driver took us on a short loop. The ride was free on this day!
Todd & Elisa on scooters
Elisa & Todd on the trolley
The Crescent Bar Jolley Trolley – June 2, 2018
Looking out the window
Family picture – June 2, 2018
Finally, we headed for the pontoon boat. Todd tripped on the dock and bloodied his knee a little. Aboard the vessel, he wasn’t thrilled about having to wear a life jacket (hence, no smile in the first picture). Nonetheless, the (free) ride was a real treat!! The boat captain took us on a complete loop around Crescent Bar island.
Todd & Eric on the pontoon boat
Eric on the pontoon boat – June 2, 2018
Almost finished with the loop around Crescent Bar island
Others on the boat & views behind – June 2, 2018
The boat cruised right where we played last year with my sister and Todd’s cousins. See post, “Todd the Two Year Old (Month 11) (Part 1)” for the pictures from Crescent Bar in July 2017.
At about 3:30 p.m., we headed for home, but first made one more stop: Wine tasting at White Heron Cellars. We love this special place in the world! See post, “Evening at White Heron Cellars (Quincy, WA)” (from August 2017).
Todd & Elisa – May 4, 2018
OCEAN SHORES, WA
May 4 – 6, 2018
FRIDAY, MAY 4
This was a non-workday for me, so we took the opportunity to visit Eric’s parents for a 3-day weekend. On the way to the beach, we stopped in North Bend, WA to fuel up. At a Starbuck’s, Todd was chillin’…
Next, we stopped at Vic’s Pizzeria (Olympia, WA) for a scrumptious vegan pizza and vegan calzone. This time we tried the Capitol Blvd location, located in a lovely forested neighborhood. We had plenty of leftovers to enjoy for days…
Todd at Vic’s Pizzeria
Vic’s Pizzeria
Vic’s Pizzeria – May 4, 2018
Vegan calzone at Vic’s Pizzeria
We arrived in Ocean Shores, got settled in, then splashed in the waves…
Headed out
Waiting for a good one
Run!
Back for more!
We had a lot of stuff to dodge on the beach (which had a certain beauty)…
Careful steps
Nature’s beauty
Another good one
Snuggles with Granddad – May 4, 2018
Eric, Todd & Grammie – May 4, 2018
SATURDAY, MAY 5
In the morning, we went to Damon Point beach. Todd agreed to wear sunglasses…what a breakthrough! [Actually we gave him no choice, but he didn’t fight it]. After beach time, we went shopping in town. Todd picked out a whoopee cushion.
Eric & Todd – 5/5/18
Wearing shades! – 5/5/18
In the afternoon, we rode our scooters. After that, we splashed in the ocean.
Riding our scooters – May 5, 2018
Darrel & Eric – May 5, 2018
When we came inside, Todd fell asleep on the couch. I tried to wake him up in the evening, but he was OUT. Eric said, “We might have miscalculated not giving him a nap” 😀 He was carried to bed and never woke up until the next morning.
6:05 PM
7:02 PM
8:02 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 6
We were chased by the waves one last time before our journey home.
Elisa & Todd – May 6, 2018
Darren and Sandie stopped by, and some great photos were taken. Todd napped in the car during the drive.
Eric’s dad, son & brother! May 6, 2018
Eric & Todd – May 6, 2018
Goodbye, beach…until next time!
Todd’s foot print – May 4, 2018
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