Author: robin

  • Happy Fourth by McKenna!

    McKennaBack in 2010, granddaughter McKenna “confiscated” grandpa’s phone and created this cute audio message! It was during a stay at our summer home in Birch Bay over the 4th of July holiday.

    Enjoy, and have a happy and safe Fourth of July week!… Read the rest

  • Landon Leaves the Nest

    Landon Leaves the Nest

    Our oldest step grandson, Landon, officially “left the nest!”

    In fall 2016, he began Running Start, a two-year program offered here in Washington that enabled him to complete his last two years of high school requirements while at the same time earning his Welding Certification.… Read the rest

  • Our Park Model in Blaine

    Earlier in 2018, we sold our summer home in Blaine.

    Below are photos of what used to be our 180-day property at Latitude 49 Resort Park in Blaine. Most of the outside photos are recent winter ones. The last few were taken in summer 2017 when our garden was in bloom.… Read the rest

  • Lynn Turns 70!

    Lynn was surprised when he was “kidnapped” for a fun day of activities for his 70th birthday!

    It started with breakfast at the Dutch Treat, his favorite breakfast spot.

    Then, it was time to head South on I-5. Robin requested that he not ask any questions … just do as he was told.… Read the rest

  • 2017 At a Glance

    Christmastime in our Lynden Home

    Another year is almost at an end. We’ve had a fun and event-filled 2017, as well as early 2018 birthday celebrations. Below is a summary of our year and that of our family:

    Tulips at the Skagit Tulip FestivalTulip Festival

    In April, we went to the Skagit Tulip Festival for the first time, and really enjoyed it!… Read the rest