Evan & Kali's Wedding on Whidbey - Part I

 The crew loaded up the Highlander and Camry and headed north to catch the ferry to Whidbey Island!

We talked to Brock about this different kind of boat that our cars would drive on (he was very little on our trip to Bremerton via ferry), and he was quite skeptical about how this would all work. He loved it and asked us a million questions on the 20 minute ride. (If the car was driving, how many cars were on the boat, how are we going to get off the boat, etc) I love how his little mind works.

I'm glad we brought lots of snacks and things to do because somehow the two hour drive from home to hotel ended up taking four hours (including stopping for lunch, waiting for ferry, traffic on the one lane road on the island). After Kade and Brock stretched their legs at the hotel room, we headed for the Rehearsal Dinner on the farm.

Jenne Farm was gorgeous. Brock and Kade had so much fun exploring and watching the goats and chickens. Silly Kade got a little "push" to accelerate his walking as he does NOT like the grass touching his legs. He would stand as long as his little legs would last, then crawl doing "downward dog" with his bottom up in the air!

Andrew and Ara in the background

Brock had loads of fun with cousin Andrew!!

Meanwhile, Kade was making friends with Bella, Kali's niece and one of the flower girls.

We had a great time visiting with family before the big day!

The next morning, I convinced Brent to drive up to Deception Pass State Park and play on the beach.

It wasn't shaping up to be a pretty day... and playing on the beach is completely different than east coast beach days! (Read - sweaters and rain boots!)

Brock initially was just as cynical to this beach thing as his Daddy. He did not like the waves, he did not want to step on the seaweed, he did not like the sand and pebbles in his rainboots.... and the list went on. (It was a late bedtime with the four of us in a hotel room!)

But, after I pointed out the "super cool things", he was a lot happier - and hey, what's better than throwing rocks??

Kade didn't mind the rocks one bit and was laughing with joy at all the things he could pick up!

We went on a mini walk up the hill to see more and even though it was really cloudy, the view was amazing!

Yes, Brent was definitely prepared for the beach wearing his flip flops! ;)

Bridge in the distance connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island

We ended our family outing with a trip to Papa John's for lunch and some "quiet time." It was a nice leisure morning before a big afternoon!