Seattle’s fleeting cherry blossoms come in two waves every year, and I feared we had missed the second wave of bright pink pom-poms while we were down in Los Angeles.  Turns out we made it back just in time!
I picked up Juliette a little early from school one day last week and when I saw her apropos ultra-pink outfit set against clear blue skies, I figured we should jet down to Lake Washington to check out the scene.  I mean, this tree branch was just begging to be sat upon by a girl in a pink tutu!
Right?
I miss those evening golden hours back at Santa Monica beach, but “pink hour” along Lake Washington is also pretty magical.
Riiiiiight?!
Shane and I tag-team parented much of last weekend due to some work stuff and a church meeting, but we did set aside Saturday morning for some quality family time. Â We hit the trail to Coal Creek Falls at Cougar Mountain mid-morning – Juliette has outgrown the hiking backpack but assured us she could make it all the way on her own.
So much promise in these woods – this path feels like it’s on the verge of exploding with all shades of green.
Ahhhh, green, green, green!
Oh, and about Jules making it all the way “on her own”…
Thanks, Dad…
The sound of rushing water grew louder, then fainter, then louder again, and just when we all started to wonder if we’d ever get there…
Found it.
One of the advantages of hiking on a gray April day? Â You get an oasis like this all to yourself.
This kid could have spent all day fishing for special rocks in the shallow water. Â I told her she could pick three to take home with her and after carefully considering her options, she slipped a brown one, a black one, and a striped one into her pocket. Â She gave each of them very dramatic names like “The Waterfall of the Sea” and “The Seasons of the Grass”. Â I’m guessing her teachers have been reading her fairy tales at school?
I know, Jules, I know – it’s so thrilling to see leaves on the trees! Â Cheers to a Spring and Summer of gettin’ outside.
