Weekend Reflections: Fairies in the Forest

"Oh my goodness, did you see Starflower's new wings? So last century!"

"I know! What was she thinking? Doesn't she know it's all about pink this season?"

"Well, you look marvelous, dear."

"Thank you, darling. As do you."

Weekend Reflections: Water Sprites

A pair of water sprites admire their reflections in a pond at Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens.

We were there for the Magical Flower and Fairy Festival.

Meerkerk Gardens

This last weekend we went camping at South Whidbey Island State Park. (We lucked out with the weather, as you can see-- apparently it was raining in Bellingham all weekend. Yessss!) Along with the usual camping activities of hiking, beer-drinking, beach combing, fireside storytelling and s'more-making, we visited this magical place called Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens.  

Meerkerk Gardens is a not-for-profit rhododendron garden, with acres upon acres of beautiful rhodies like these... 

...and these...

...and these!

The Rhododendron is Washington's state flower.