San Juan Islands...whales and crab

We woke up early Friday morning and headed to Antacortes to catch the Ferry to Friday Harbor...we are so excited to see Daddy!

The girls have been on a Ferry before but were really little...actually Marcus was in my belly the last time we were on a Ferry so technically he has been on one before too...but of course, none of them remember so this was like a first-time experience for all.

Olivia was a little worried at first, Marcus made sure she was okay though.

Cool boat...Emma and Marcus wanted a picture of it.

After many attempts at a group photo...I think we got a cute one!

We arrived at Friday Harbor and drove to Roche Harbor to meet the rest of our crew.  We boarded the 'Bite Me' (Raymond's boat) and headed out to sea to look for Orcas.

The girls were so excited to see their daddy.

Raymond delivered...we saw a pod of 3 orcas and they performed.  This little one is waving to us.

Here are the other two.  They headed right for our boat and played right in front of us.  It was the coolest thing I've ever seen.  I videoed it so was not able to take pictures at the same time...but the video is amazing.

Here are all three.

So cool!  We thought it was amazing!

Next we headed to the crab pots that Raymond and the boys had put out earlier that morning.  All the kids helped pull up the pots.

Whoa!  Look at all those crabs!

Emma and Addison kept their distance.

The other kids were right in the middle ready to help.  Marc carefully let them touch the crab.

Marcus thought this was so awesome.

Marc showed him how to hold it without getting pinched, what a brave boy!

Haley even held one...brave girl!

Then Raymond gave all the kids a chance to drive the boat.  Go Marcus go.

Nice driving Emma...keep your eyes on the water.