Monday, August 17, 2009

Port Angeles, WA

So, here we are. This is where we live now and so far we are loving it! We are literally a 2 minute drive to the water and a 5 minute drive to the mountains and the Olympic National Park. There is just so much to do and I can't wait to do it all!!! We are in a rain shadow so we get less rain than Seattle and the weather is very moderate all year round. The kids and I go down and have lunch down at the park on the water at least 3 times a week and Brett often meets us there during his lunch break. I can't believe how much we get to see Brett!

Here is our house. In the first picture on the top left you can see that we have a view of the water from our front porch. Those mountains in the distance are across the water and is Victoria, BC. It is just a peek, but enough to remind me how close it is. Also, we have deer wander around our yard sometimes daily. They really don't seem to care if we are there or not and the kids get a kick out of watching them. Brett got to see a buck the other day, but I have yet to see one.

Just some pictures of some of the fun things we have done around town.

14 comments:

Mark and Jennifer said...

Cute house. It sure looks like you boys are in heaven in the Northwest. There is so much to do in the Port Angeles area. And Victoria is so close, too and a fun place to visit.

Unknown said...

My one trip that way I went to the Buchart(sp?) Gardens it's a must. Anyway, you guys look fabulous. Hawaii looked so fun and your new place looks dreamy. Glad things are going well!

ASRussell said...

Cute houae...i bet you are loving it!!! What a beautiful area!

Tara L. said...

How fun! I visited Port Angeles while I was a missionary and loved it. I am so jealous.

Robins Fam said...

It's so fun to see your place!! You're finally there and sounds like you are settling in to life in the Northwest. The house is cute and I am so happy for you guys. I want to be your neighbor. :)

Jill said...

That looks like fun!

The Mendenhall's said...

When can we come and visit. That looks like a fun place. My boys would love it.

Scott said...

thats awesome G! i'm really happy for you guys. looks like you finally found a place to call home. no more nomads! its been a long run and you finally get to relax....congrats!

AMY MICHELLE said...

I started typing you a comment the other day and my kids distracted me so here I go again...

Your house is darling and nice & new! I love that you have views of the water. It really looks like a great place to live. I am so happy for you guys.

I wanted to go to a chick-flick the other night and was really missing that you don't live here with me! I loved always being able to call you to do stuff. Like the time you met me at the movies at a moments notice to watch that Christian Bale movie. Those were good times.

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Our Beautiful Life said...

Ooh, I love the pictures. It sure hasn't changed much since I lived there! You look like you don't live too far from where I used to.

Kimball said...

Loved catching up on the Startin family :) Glad you guys are settling in, it looks so nice there!

I should have my Xbox up and running soon (tell Brett I can't wait to own him at some halo!) :)

Micah and Jen said...

How wonderful! You guys have been so busy!!! And Port Angeles.....is everyone bugging you about twilight yet? My brother goes fishing in LaPush every year and he loves it up there! And Hawaii??? I am so jealous! Glad you guys are doing good and I'll try to do better at keeping in touch! :)

Jaime said...

Looks so beautiful. The house is very nice, and the view is fantastic.