This afternoon we headed north to Lakewood to take our two dogs to the off-leash dog park. Afterward at one of the stops we made, we spotted what I believe are wild roses. (correct me if I am wrong.) I am used to seeing the pink ones along the freeway, but I don't see too many white ones. It was in the 80's today and it looks like it's going to hit 90 in a few days.

So, this is our friend's daughter Chloe. She didn't have to go to work today. She doesn't ever worry about bills or appointments or the latest fashion. Right now there's only one thing on her mind. Don't you wish your life was this simple?

This sunset & Mt Rainier brought to you by the crazy family that raced half way across Thurston County through winding roads to get to " just the right spot". With the fantastic weather we're having right now the sky has really been colorful.

The Port of Olympia at sundown.

Driving past Olympia Regional Airport I spotted this odd looking giant. What a perfect opportunity to try out the new Nikon 55-200 VR lens that came today. (My wife spoils me) I quickly made a U-turn and headed for the parking lot. Just as we pulled up the engines started to wind up. A minute later the sound was near-deafening. We stayed there for about fifteen minutes or so while they ran the engines up and back down, played with the pitch of the main rotor, etc. What an impressive machine. We had to get going, so we didn't get the chance to watch it take off. It did pass over our home shortly after we got there. You do not sneak up on anyone in that rig! Here is a link to Erickson Air-Crane. To really be impressed with the shear size and horsepower click on "Design weights and Performance. It was the model S-64F.

As I wrote before, we spent this past weekend up north in Lynnwood with family. While in their back yard I happened to look up. I guess I had never really taken a close look at how large this Contorted Filbert was. It stretches up higher than their two story house. Definitely the largest I have ever seen.

Sunday evening on our way home from Lynnwood. I hope everyone out there had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, as we did. As sometimes happens I will be driving along and my wife will pick up the camera and start shooting something she thinks is interesting or worth a second look later. After we made it home and looked through the photos we noticed this one. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised at the number of cranes in a city the size of Seattle, but when you get eight of them in one random shot it seems like a lot.

Well, we loaded up the family and headed to Lynnwood to visit Grandparents. Lots of visiting, lots of good food, lots of laughs. While taking a stroll in the back yard, we looked at the poppies, hosta, ajuga, rhodies and this bleeding heart. It was a nice holiday weekend. We hope yours was too.

So, out for an afternoon bicycle ride. It was nice and warm out and the fountains at the Washington State Department of Health were looking very inviting. No, I didn't. I headed back home to post this photo. We are heading north to Lynnwood this afternoon to visit family for a couple of days. I'll do my best not to miss a day. Have a wonderful sun filled weekend everyone.
Oh, and stay healthy. ;)

I know, the title sounds pretty dramatic doesn't it? I wish it was. Actually, the weather was so nice today that my wife and I decided to go on a bike ride after dinner. This walking/bicycling bridge crosses over Interstate 5. We managed to time it with the sunset.