Scott was scheduled to take a business trip to London this last week. When that was on the books I decided to use that week to take the kids to visit my best girlfriend, Jen, up in her new home in Washington instead of staying around here stressing over the minutia of our impending move. Gratefully Scott's UK trip ended up getting cancelled--hello, what's up with a week of mandatory meetings in London two weeks before our move there! Despite this change of plans I still made my solo trip up to The Evergreen State with the kids to see Jen in her new home before we move eight time zones east!
The kids and I had a wonderful time. Jen and her family were so kind to host us during a pretty chaotic renovation period getting settled in their new house. While there was no exciting destination or spas or girls dinners out, this was one of my favourite visits with Jen. It doesn't matter where we are or what we are doing spending time with her is the best!
As a side note, I have to mention that I made a big decision. I. bought. a. compact. camera. I know, it's shocking news! Hard to believe myself, but I've come to the conclusion that there are too many times I decide to leave the big bad camera behind so I can "travel light" resulting in no photos at all of many outings or short trips. When you consider my camera weighs nearly 5lbs. (with just one lens!) and is so bulky it pretty much requires its own bag, it's a wonder I didn't do this sooner! I will still use the granddaddy camera most of the time, but for short trips or quick outings through the city, I will appreciate the portability of a camera I can just slip into my handbag! I will probably be frustrated at the inferior quality of photos that result, but I'll deal. After helping several photog students navigate their cameras I got first-hand experience with the best compact grade cameras on the market. If you're in the market for a powerful compact camera that's really more of a DSLR/point and shoot hybrid, do what I did and get the Canon G12. So it's not as light and compact as your typical compact point and shoot, but for those like me who can't completely give up exposure and other controls for the sake of portability, there is nothing better. Here's my first go with the slimmer camera . . .
A stop at this famous northern Washington burger joint
This place was a hoot, oozing with character
Crazy green-back covered walls and cielings, not exactly a good investment strategy
Our girls, just four months apart, are inseparable when they see each other.
The view over the water and even into Canada from Jen's house!
A fun outing to the weekly neighbourhood library show to see this guy; loving the small-town charm!
Trevon and Jen's youngest, two peas in a pod
So beautiful!
Playing at the park
Listening to ghost stories!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Washington
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Thank you so much for coming! We all so enjoyed your company. We love you guys and are looking forward to our next reunion! Never goodbye, always see you soon!
I too have recently switched to a camera that I can slip into my pocket. While I miss the image quality of my nice camera, I also found that I often left it behind because of weight and replacement cost. It is hard to leave thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment sitting on the beach while I'm off snorkeling in the ocean. Life changes . . . it makes sense that our gear of choice might change too.
How fun! Looks like a great trip - wish you would have posted a pic of you and your friend too!
Your pics still look good - even with a compact camera, which is like the mac daddy of compact cameras... sheesh, girl!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
(p.s. loved all the israel photos/recap)
Nice to see something new from you, in the states, with your children. Not sure when that will happen next! Sounds like you had a nice time, take care!
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