Sunday, September 14, 2008

Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor is one of my favorite places. It is my #2 place to live in WA right behind University Place. I love the views of the water and the country feel. A couple of weeks ago we went to a bbq at Marshall's co-workers house and it was fabulous. They live on a farm/ranch. They have sheep, dogs, cats, and a big garden that I am so jealous of.

We came straight from church, so we were starving and dressed up a bit too much. When we got there they had baskets all ready for the girls to go and pick veggies out of the garden. I ate several of the yummy tomatoes right off the vine. So good! She also had a tea set for the girls to play in the playhouse. It was a dream for my kids.
Tyler not afraid to get dirty. Poor guy had to be out in nature in a tie!

Samantha climbing the ladder to the loft.

Tyler, Emily and Hannah on the loft. There was a bucket set up on a pully so they can water the flowers that are out the window up there. Tyler stood and played with that for over 30 minutes! He loved it.

Walking toward the garden.

Samantha with her delicious tomatoes.

Trying to get in the fence and play with the sheep. Not a good idea.

This is the garden house that they just built. The loft is inside. There is a little sitting/sun room too. Perfect place to read or hide for some peace.

As we sat and ate dinner out on the lawn we saw deer come by and eat the apples on the ground that had fallen off the tree. To be one with nature, you know I love it. My poor daughter, Sara, had an allergy attack though. Apparently the playhouse is also the cat house. Sara's eyes were all puffed up by the end of the 2nd hour so we had to hurry her home to a good washing and then to sleep it off. We can't wait to go back.

5 comments:

LL said...

that place looks like it's right out of a fairy tale.
Cute cute kids!!!

Anonymous said...

how fun! i LOVE the girls' dresses. did someone make them?

Jo Jo said...

Sounds like a place in my dreams! My boys would love the pulley. Porter just asked me about one the other day (to hide in our laundry chute from the second floor). What is Marshall's work? Amy Jo

Sarah said...

Mmmm farms. I grew up on one and want to have one again. This looks like just the ticket.

Heather said...

That looks like such a wonderful place. The pictures are perfect and Samantha's dress is just right for the scenery.
I would love to have a place like that.