We drove to Bellingham to visit Brad’s mother, Joyce. Soup and salad at Olive Garden along with pleasant conversation. We will visit her again when we are in Lynden. Stopped at Fairhaven for a short walk and then to the Oyster Bar for a drink. Such a beautiful restaurant with a glorious view.
Hector’s in Kirkland
Kirkland waterfront
Happy bithday to Robin! First a haircut, then met Katy for a glorious walk along the Kirkland waterfront. Robin had an awesome salmon Cobb salad and was treated to a pedicure from her amazing daughter. Later we enjoyed a Porterhouse steak at the Outback Steakhouse.
On Bastille Day, July 14, we hiked a mile loop in the Paradise Valley Conservation Area. Mainline Trail to Wetland Plateau Trail to Southern Traverse Trail to the Forest Ridge Trail. Very peaceful and beautiful loop.
We are experimenting with new hobbies. Bought some paint by numbers kits and will see what we think. Katy loaned us a few games and we played Pajaggle. Our robins have flown the nest and we still have only one hatched Junco. Not sure the other 3 eggs are still viable.
Rikka and Joseph came by and saw our place. They seem happy and are constantly coming up with new life plans. We met up with Brad’s cousin, Rob and his wife, Lisa. Really enjoyed our conversation with them at the Crystal Creek Cafe.
Drove by Chateau St. Michelle, to have a picnic, but it was closed due to Covid. We stopped by Barking Frog Winery. The restrooms across the driveway, at the Lodge at Willows Run were incredible with waterfall faucets and embossed paper towels. The ultimate was peeking in at the Herbfarm. It oozes elegance and class. I guess it should as National Geographic rated it the #1 Destination Restaurant in the world.
Randy and Robin's Roving Retirement 
Looks wonderful! Barking Frog Winery sounds like a fun place!
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