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August 31 Lavender Fest 2009I'm not really "into" lavender... I mean, sure, lavender soap is nice, as is lavender shampoo. And I suppose lavender honey and lavender cookies are both pretty tasty. And I'll admit that lavender ice cream is truly to die for. So although this red-blooded male clearly isn't drawn to such purple flowery niceties, I was more than willing to accompany Shawna to this year's annual Lavender Festival in Sequim, WA, especially since we were able to talk my mom into driving up and making the road trip with us! We were at the festival for a day, and much of that time consisted of waiting in line at the ferry terminal (apparently there were several thousand other north-westerners also jonesin' to get their lav on). Nonetheless, we managed to experience plenty of soothing fragrant goodness: we drank lavender-flavored lemonade and ate lavender-flavored baked goods, and we even hit several farms including a "u-pick" field where Shawna systematically pruned all the best stems for a little bouquet that's now drying upside-down in front of our fireplace. The weather was great, and the company was even better... we had plenty of time to discuss politics (which is always entertaining when it's between a staunch right-winger and an unabashed bleeding-heart liberal), and religion (which always makes for great conversation when it's between a Catholic, and SDA and an agnostic). It was a great trip for bonding between the three of us, and mom even scored some new plants for her already-enormous bird and butterfly garden -- a sure sign of a successful outing! Thanks for coming to visit, mom (see, driving in Seattle isn't all that crazy, is it?). We had a ton of fun at the festival, the beach, and the barbecue, and we're looking forward to having you up again soon! -Jas Mom enjoying the sun at a lavender farm  Mom and Shawna in the succulent tent, buying succulents  Shawna gathering some u-pick lavender  A bumblebee in some afternoon lavender  |
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