I am sort of in love with the above photo. Isn’t it spectacular? K took it on a recent trip we took to La Push, Washington.
The coast at La Push was damp and wet, but welcoming and glorious all the the same. And, Maeve, a true sport during the long car ride, sparked our spirit of adventure and buoyed our courage to set out on more and more little journeys. We can’t wait to take her to the Tulip Festival in a couple of weeks time!
Traveling with a little one in tow wasn’t nearly as challenging as I expected. There are a couple of things, however, that might make it easier. Or, perhaps, these things might just make the experience that much cuter. They are, nonetheless, essential.
An adorable baby blanket to lay on the floor of the hotel or cabin. Who knows who’s been on those floors? Yikes.
A stuffed animal or pillow for tummy time.
A favorite toy.
Bottles. When it was impossible to stop and breastfeed, I was thankful for these wonderful bottles.
A natural pacifier.
And, perhaps, in those quiet moments when the sweet hum of the car puts your little one into a dreamy sleep, you just might have a chance to work on the baby journal or book.
Enjoy. Safe Travels.
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Amazing photo! I’m so glad you were able to travel up to La Push with Maeve to take it!
The photos! Just gorgeous. I didn’t know there was another US Tulip Festival. I grew up in Holland, MI and it is a very big deal there. Authentic Dutch costumes, parades and of course, lots of tulips
the photograph is amazing. and how i miss the tulip festival, robin. i wanted to try and take a girls’ trip this year with my aunt and mom but it seemed too much too soon. after you mention, i might have to reconsider. it would be much fun and the loveliest trip. never been to la push. but sounds like a wondrous place. maeve is sweetly adorable [still]. great list.
WOW!, WHAT A PICTURE!. Incredible, spectacular, awesome, I have no words…but…I looked twice to you baby sleeping!, I can´t resist it, I´m a mother, was the mother of a baby like that 24 years ago and my eyes went straight on her!. ENJOY HER!, life flies.
kisses from spain
Both photos are amazing! The word that comes to mind is serene.
Thanks for giving me a calm moment in a busy day.
~Kristin
That photo is stunning! What a great little trip! Have fun at the tulip festival
xo
a beautiful baby and a beautiful sky. Wondrous.
That sky photo is INCREDIBLE. I heart La Push and all the scenery out that way. Can’t wait for tulips either! Hopefully you’ll catch some cute baby photos amidst the blooms
A gorgeous sky photo! Maeve is beautiful.
Cheers,
Rosa
What a beautiful photo!
My nephew LOVES Sophie, too!!
This photo of Maeve is so precious.
Thanks for your wonderful blog posts! I’m having a baby in June and the lists of things you’ve found useful are so helpful. I’m also very happy to see you’re able to take trips with a infant, my husband and I are hoping to be able to after our son is born. Beautiful pictures of La Push, the WA coast is beautiful, I have wonderful memories there!
La Push is one of our all-time favorite camping spots.
Please tell K that he has at least one customer, should he choose to make prints.
Maeve, by the way, cannot get any cuter. It will be illegal, and that just won’t do.
Both photos are very nice and make one smile! The car ride can be challenging I heard! Hope you guys have a great trip!
WOW! That picture is absolutely amazing! I usually love your hubby’s pictures, but this is my absolute favorite.
What beautiful photos! Looks like you guys had a great time! Can’t wait to see what pictures you all come up with for the tulip festival. Sounds like spring!
ooo I love la push. It has been so long since I was there. I attended a salmon bake on the beach. It was dreamy.
Two things. First, that Tulip Festival is now on my list of things to see in life. The 2011 poster image is wonderful; lovely colors and shapes. Second, tiny baby features!! Instant melt.
Cheers,
*Heather*
omg that photo is amazing. the one of the stars is ok, too:)
The photo of the stars is stunning and your girl is quite the stunner as well
. Thanks for sharing these lovely things with us.
I can never get over how adorable the little one is! How nice to be out and about as a little family!
your list of lovelies… is just that.
if you get a second, check out these gorgeous baby blankets!
oh my, maeve seriously looks like an angel there. so sweet.
and i LOVE star-gazing, so i am jealous that you got that view at night. amazing!
That top photo is breathtaking! The one of little Maeve is beautiful too. I also love her royal name!
Is it very bad that the only time I’ve heard of La Push was with the Twilight books. I didn’t even know it was a real place!
Beautiful photo! Beautiful baby.
So happy to read about your journeys this winter. La Push is on our list for our next RV trip to the northwest.
[K]
that photo! the stars! glorious.
That really is a gorgeous photograph. The trip also sounds lovely. We too have been thinking of taking D on his first, well second actually if you count the trip to grandma’s which required a 14hr plane ride. But M didn’t join us on that trip, so we’re thinking more of a family weekend getway just upstate somewhere..