Camano Island

We were going to name Camano Island the "Best Discovery of 2008" but we then realized that lots of other people have found how awesome that island is. JR spawned an always-spontaneous whale watching kayak trip on a dreary Saturday that turned into a great tarp-camping night and beautiful sunny paddle in the morning with porpoises, seals, sun stars - but alas, no gray whales. It did spawn a committment to go back to San Juan Island for the orcas this June for Dad's Day! Some pics of the cabin are from a new park down the way, Cama Beach, a restored 1930s retreat that's very cool. 6 person bungalows for $100/nite anyone?

Chicken update

The ladies (we still think they're all hens) have just spent their first night in the outdoor coop, still unfinished but with a great little sheltered room and their heat lamp to keep them cozy. They love playing in the run in the sunshine, eating and sleeping in dirt clods with Sam the chicken-herding dog close by. Caanan helped me clip their wings for the first time today - Dawn was ready to escape! Logan and Daniel Jr., sons of our neighbor friends, came over the other day to hold them. We love Backyard Urban Farm life! More pictures when the coop is finished.

Chicks are about 5-6 weeks old now. Maybe they'll lay eggs for my birthday! We're already planning a First Egg Bash.