Back to the ocean

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That time of year already.  The boat has been scrubbed cleaned and now dons a fresh coat of antifouling bottom paint (and so does Levi’s head).  Saturday morning we pulled the boat to Ilwaco.  As soon as we got on the Astoria bridge, Levi’s eyes lit up and he began jubilantly praising God for creating the oceans. 

(Hazel is wearing eden’s bouquet Embroidered Silk Jacket & Heirloom Layette Hat)

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We stayed at the charming Inn at Harbor Village, a historic church turned bed & breakfast, overlooking the port of Ilwaco.  Janis, the innkeeper, was so warm and welcoming and the rates are very reasonable.  I would definitely stay again.

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Levi jokingly asked the innkeeper if there was going to be church in the morning.  One thing led to another, a guest agreed to speak and we were blessed with an impromptu Sunday service in the historic chapel.  All 8 of us sat in the front pews while Fred preached about the 23rd Psalm and Hazel made more noise than she has ever made in her life.

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After the service, we walked along the north jetty with Ben, Meg & Matilda.  We stopped for pizza at an outdoor mobile pizza oven.  While one gentleman ordered, the owner brags “this ain’t no Papa Murphy’s”, to which the customer replies with a laugh, “I am the co-founder of Papa Murphy’s”.  What are the chances?

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15 thoughts on “Back to the ocean

  1. What a beautiful weekend you had . . beautiful memorie! The last pic is so sweet . . Levi and Hazel.

  2. oh I just love your pictures! what a nice family adventure! 🙂

  3. I just love how you captured each picture. Little moments in time that really focus in on your experiences. I love the mobile pizza oven! How cool is THAT?!
    How do you put the different fonts up? I know you do that alot but I have no clue how to do that.
    Have a blessed week!

  4. Neat post. I love the pic of Levi & Hazel too!

  5. sounds a very blessed weekend!!!!

  6. how fun! nice pics:)

  7. mmmmm! that pizza looks sooo delish! To bad I am not allowed to snack on such morsels of DAIRY goodness!

  8. What a great weekend! You have such a fun life. Gorgeous photos 🙂 Psalm 23 is my favourite!

  9. Love It!!!

  10. Sounds like an amazing time! Looks gorgeous, too.

  11. I was just quoting that Psalm to myself a little bit ago! I think God needs me to really absorb that today.

  12. What a beautiful post, beautiful pictures and down right adorable Hazel!

  13. Love this, love the church b&b, love the beautiful images and hear of your fun adventures and well now I am hungry for pizza. That last image of Levi and Hazel…beautiful.

    Happy day to you.

  14. an amazing weekend you had!
    miss you;-)
    quick question…how did you do the pic on your bunny post?
    please tell;-)
    xoxoxo

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