We had a super fun trip to Vashon Island (my first time on Vashon!) to attend the 2012 Low-Tide Celebration. We saw lots of cool marine life that you usually would not see because it's covered with water!  We brought our friends kids, Rhiannon and Nathaniel and everyone had a great time!

As you can see from these pics, there was a huge native American canoe on display and in operation!  Zoe and Rhiannon spontaneously volunteered for the short 30-40 minute trip around Point Robinson and helped paddle as they went.

We ended the day in Lakebay, WA with our friends Ramona and Thad who held an awesomely fun 4th of July party at their waterfront home.

I'd have a fun day if I did nothing but ride the ferry around the Puget Sound all day.  I love riding the ferry.

While we waited to get on the ferry at Point Defiance, the Blue Angels were warming up and practicing their flight maneuvers practically over our heads.  It was fun to watch their trick flying so close up.  They perform later in the day in Seattle.  When I used to work in Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle, I remember them buzzing the top of the hill very close and getting rocked by the sounds of their jets.