Day 80

Today was a full and INCREDIBLE day!

We started out at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which is the largest tulip festival in the USA by acerage of tulips, number of farms and days of blooms! We were SO lucky to be in Washington during this magical time! 

We walked around, saw thousands and thousands of tulips and daffodils, had some snacks and coffee, and since drones weren't allowed, Erinn had to get on Dan's shoulders to get the perfect shot. (Be sure to check out Dan Beckmann Photography for his incredible photography and the official Washington picture of the tour)!

After the festival, we loaded in at the historic Everett Theatre which had a rich history, as it opened in 1901, and has hosted many entertainers such as John Barrymore, Buster Brown and Nat King Cole!  

We loved our Everett audience which included the Jr. ROTC group, our good friend Laura, our friend Jolene (who did so much to help us in Everett, we couldn't have made this stop happen without her!), our dear friends Suzie and Norm from the American Duchess, Myra's high school friend Andrea, some very energetic kids, and SO many veterans from all generations, especially the Vietnam era. Bob also returned to us after being with us on much of the east coast and we loved seeing him and appreciated all of his help as usual! 

The Quilt of Valor was presented to Korean War Veteran Pete Hale by their amazing volunteers. We love the Quilts of Valor and everything they do for our veterans!