Evening Sunsets

Just to be clear: I want to retire in Anacortes. 

On The Blue

The USS Carl Vinson relieved the USS George HW Bush this past week to take over operations in the Arabian Gulf area. They are naming their efforts in strikes in Iraq and Syria as Operation Inherent Resolve. 

If you are on Facebook, "liking" the official USS Carl Vinson page offers some great photos and regular updates from the Captain. I know some people shy away from social media, but I'm grateful for its updates along the way. Erik and I certainly email and stay in touch, but we talk about everyday things like the gross boat pizza or how many puddles the boys jumped in that day, not so much the heavy stuff. 

Two months down!

Hint for family: Every Growler jet number starts with a "5" (just like jet 500 above) ... so if you are looking at the Vinson's photos on the flight deck, look for a 5.

Erik says the nickname for the Gulf area is the "Milk Bowl" because its just a hazy white time in the sky.

Photo op for the Cougar officers.

It's Fall, Y'all

Keeping these boys busy in our favorite season! 

Courting his friend Vivian through some wildflowers.

You know it's going to be a long day when your children have to touch EVERY pumpkin at Hedlin Farms.

Early morning hunt at the patch at Schuh Farms.

Got one!

Hunkering down on a hayride.

Breaking for some corn.

  

Personal tractor pull through the farm!

Getting tired.

Harvesting caterpillars back at home.

Dad sent us a spooky tree inflatable!

Just too damn cute.