GAZE

1) to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder

It is a tradition that we, as sisters, visit the Mount Vernon tulips every April to gaze at the rows and rows of color and beauty. Following our tulip viewing, we head over to Calle -- for our favorite food, street tacos! To me, it doesn't feel like spring is here until I see those tulips!

Last year my sisters and I thought this would be the perfect setting for a photo that we would later give to our mom on Mother's Day in the form of a canvas print. See below!

Mom loved it so much that she wanted to come with us on our annual tulip trip this year! Due to busy schedules, we had to pick a weekend that was a little early in the season -- so we ended up with spectacular weather but less tulip blossoms than we were used to seeing. 

Nevertheless, we still had a wonderful day together and got our annual Calle fix! No matter how many times I see the tulips, I am always in awe of how beautiful the fields are. I am already looking forward to next year, as we take our mini-road trip to the tulip fields and GAZE. 

DRIZZLE

1) to rain gently and steadily in fine drops; sprinkle
2) to fall in fine drops
3) to pour in a fine stream

One of my favorite annual events its heading up to Mount Vernon, WA to see the Tulip Festival. Since I have graduated from college, my sisters and I have tried to turn this into an yearly day-trip. 

This year, in true Washington Style -- it rained. Well luckily, it was not a full on rain, more like a drizzle but it did require an umbrella and rain boots (good thing I just invested in some new rain boots!). My sisters and I took this opportunity to embrace the spring rain and pull out our rain boots and jackets. 

In the process of exploring the tulip fields, we enjoyed taking wonderful photos (I might have over 100 photos of tulips...) and some cute sisters pictures that functioned as a great Mother's Day gift! 

On the way home we stopped at a small taquiera called Calle. We found this edgy, family owned restaurant last year and have been excited for the opportunity to go back ever since. The "street-style" food does not disappoint and I love the dia de los muertos decor. If you ever happen to be in Mount Vernon, I highly recommend it (it definitely made me miss Mexico!).

If you have the chance next April -- head up to the Tulip Festival and maybe even stop at Calle. It is more than worth the drive, whether in the beautiful sunshine or in a light DRIZZLE.