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Home, Day Twenty-Two: After school and appointments we were able to swing by the Sammamish Farmers Market. I love this farmers market because we actually see neighbors and friends, and also because the vendors have some great items. One particular favorite is the lemon curd bread from Georgia's Bakery in North Bend. The market is over after next week, so don't miss it if you live nearby! . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #igerswashington #washingtonstatetourism #washington #washingtonstate #pnw #farmersmarket #sammamish #sammamishfarmersmarket #theplateau #dancing #georgiasbakery #northbend #band #eatlocal #supportyourlocalfarmers #buylocal #shopsmall #community

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Home, Day Twenty-One: Western Washington is part temperate rainforest. So even through we've had an extremely dry summer, the moss, ferns, and lichen live on! I love how green it is here. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washingtonstatetourism #washington #washingtonstate #northbendwashington #temperaterainforest #moss #lichen #ferns #forest #green #trees #pnw #westernwashington #westcoast #pacificcoast #igerswashington #homesweethome

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Home, Day Twenty: It's always fun watching the paragliders over Issaquah! . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #issaquah #paragliding #igerswashington #pnw #pacificcoast #westcoast #issaquahparagliding

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Home, Day Nineteen: Ask me where I want to go for my birthday breakfast and I'll always say "The North Bend Bar and Grill!" Where else can you drink good coffee from a random mug, eat freshly made hash, and enjoy authentic mountain logging town lodge decor? . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #pnw #igerswashington #northbendwashington #northbendbarandgrill #snoqualmiefallspancakemix #eatlocal #lodgedecor #therealwashington #cornedbeefhash #freebirthdayshirt #happybirthdaytome #loggingtown #twinpeaks #homesweethome #supportyourlocalrestaurants #smalltownlove #mountainwoman

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Home, Day Eighteen: Oh Issaquah Farmers Market, how I've missed you! . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #issaquah #issaquahfarmersmarket #seattlepops #flowers #bouquet #dahlias #blueberrypopsicle #farmersmarket #bouquet #pnw #westcoast #pacificcoast #igerswashington #westernwashington

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Home, Day Seventeen: The Pacific Northwest is home to so many wonderful art forms. Totem poles are used as a way to record stories, important events, or family histories. Be sure to check out our new blog post to see what we've been up to since our return home. You can find the link in our profile. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washingtonstate #washingtonstatetourism #washington #pnw #pacificcoast #westcoast #totempole #nativeamerican #firstpeoples #issaquah #nativeheritage #familyhistory #redcedar #soaringeagle #beaverlake #davidboxley #triballore #tsimshian #britishcolombia #alaska #nativeheritage #igerswashington #nativepride #americanindian #woodcarving

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Home, Day Sixteen: I love how our water tower blends in with the landscape. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #sammamish #watertower #camouflage #blendinginwiththelandscape #trees #mural #igerswashington #westcoast #pnw #pacificcoast

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Home, Day Fifteen: Today was first day of school. So far, so good! . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #firstdayofschool #highschool #middleschool #elementaryschool #educationiskey #igerswashington #pnw #westcoast #pacificcoast #imissthemalready #metime

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Home, Day Fourteen, Part Two: The sun at 7pm. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #westernwashington #issaquah #pnw #redsun #treeline #nofilter #smoke #smokeandash #poorairquality #wildfires #igerswashington #washingtonfires2017

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Home, Day Fourteen: When we went out to our car this morning we found that it was covered with ash. The sky was an eerie brownish color and the sun was (and still is) red. If this is what it's like when wildfires are raging, then I can only imagine what it would be like if one of our nearby volcanoes erupted. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #issaquah #fire #wildfire #smoke #ash #smokeandash #smokey #redsun #igerswashington #nofilter #pnw #pacificcoast #westcoast #poorairquality

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Home, Day Thirteen: Downtown Issaquah is known for the salmon who spawn here each year. You can find salmon-themed items throughout the city and you know it's officially Autumn when signs for the Salmon Days festival make their appearance. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washingtonstatetourism #washington #washingtonstate #pnw #issaquah #salmon #salmondays #metalsalmon #igerswashington #pacificcoast #westcoast

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Home, Day Twelve: When the weather is warm it's fun to go swimming and make new friends. Growing up in California, most of the pools were outside due to the weather. Up here in Washington, they're mostly inside for the same reason. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #westernwashington #hotelpool #swimming #pool #washingtonsummer #makenewfriends #familyfun #swim #igerswashington #pnw #regionaldifferences

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Home, Day Eleven: Even though we're not in our actual home just yet, and it's hard to be patient, it's always a good idea to stop and remember what's really important and to count our blessings. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #theresnoplacelikehome #thirtyonegifts #pillow #countyourblessings #pnw #igerswashington #home #thankful #blessings

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Home, Day Ten: Until we get our house back, we really can't buy new furniture. It's fun looking though! . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #westernwashington #westcoast #pacificcoast #igerswashington #issaquah #woodslab #turquoise #coffeetable #furnitureshopping #details #mesquite

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Home, Day Nine: This morning we woke up to a familiar sight. The clouds were settled low on the mountains and soft rain was falling. There's just something magical about Western Washington. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #westernwashington #trees #evergreens #mistymorning #pnw #seattlerain #magical #igerswashington #westcoast #pacificcoast

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Home, Day Eight: I love how all the traffic light boxes in our area have been covered with different designs over the past year. . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #westernwashington #pacificcoast #igerswashington #issaquah #art #publicart #mountrainier #notice #details #citybeautification

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Home, Day Seven: Until we can get back into our home, we'll be staying at a local hotel. Not ideal, but whoever selected the artwork for this place has an amazing eye. The top picture is of the ceiling. All those ripples are actually a relief, not painted. The bottom is part of an installation on the wall using fishing floats. I love the sea glass colors! . . . #thegreatfamilyadventure #washington #washingtonstate #westernwashington #art #igerswashington #floats #seaglass #ripples #hotel #ceilinglight #lookforthebeauty #notice