Orcas time with the Mackies

We decided on a last minute Orcas getaway before the busy tourist season starts to really get underway and our friends, the Mackies, were up for the hasty adventure! We had a grand time with them - the weather cooperated for the most part but even when it was a little wet and cold out, the girls LOVED playing outside and I got to stay toasty warm inside with their new baby, Cecily. We also got to tramp around on a hike and tried a new (to us) restaurant too. It was a good weekend in my book!

Love their expressions in this photo!

Snuggles with Baby Cecily!

Playing with the baby mat

Splashing in the waterfall with our rainboots was fun!

These goobers!

Her highness needed to be carried for most of the hike.

My Shrimp and Grits at the New Leaf Cafe was DEEEE-LISH!

Exploring West Beach

Look, Mama! A shell!

Bugs on a log?

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