And Tulips...




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gretta at lothlorien said…
How far away are the tulips? It looks like a commercial venture? Not just the odd tulip, poetically scattered around?
Wed Apr 12, 02:02:00 pm AEST
Megs said…
It's north of Seattle and Everett by about 100 kilometres, and is called the Skagit Valley Tulip festival. We've been going every year - as newly weds, with dear little newborn Eowyn who did more poos there than we had nappies for, with a dear little mischief-filled pair of girls running away from their mummy and daddy, and today, on my bike!!
Wed Apr 12, 02:51:00 pm AEST
sam becca zach and martha said…
You didn't ride 100 km on your push bike did you!?!?

Who are those girls!? Its so great seeing them relate, I can't wait to meet them again. Cheeky little monkeys :)

Love Uncle Sam
Wed Apr 12, 10:33:00 pm AEST
gretta at lothlorien said…
Waiting to hear about this biking to the tulips - 100 miles.
Fri Apr 14, 08:37:00 pm AEST
gretta at lothlorien said…
Waiting to hear about this biking to the tulips - 100 miles.
Fri Apr 14, 08:37:00 pm AEST
Rachel J-L said…
What gorgeous pictures! Coco has grown up so much since she was here. I do miss you all. But great to know you'll be back again soon.
Sat Apr 15, 12:42:00 pm AEST
Megs said…
we drove 97 miles and biked 3!!!
am praying for you and loving you mum as we wait...
Sun Apr 16, 12:45:00 pm AEST
sam becca zach and martha said…
I have to say i was a little skeptical about the 100km ride! 3 is pretty good still!
Tue Apr 18, 09:33:00 pm AEST
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