Fun, slightly soggy, CAMPING

We went on a camping trip near the Olympic Mountains with our friends the Christensens and got slightly rained upon, but had a really fun time overall. We biked part of the Discovery Trail and our kids loved that (minus the rain). It was the first time we've gone camping with bikes.

Mom and Boys camp WITHOUT Dad!

So Madison was at girls camp, and Jeremy was out of town... so I decided to take the boys camping with mom. Why should everyone else have all the fun? I only lit one thing on fire acidentally (some bacon cooking in paper bags)and I put it out really quick. I only barely singed the arm of a jacket I was wearing. The boys enjoyed themselves and said they liked making the smores and listening to spooky stories. I should have skipped the story involving the bear because it took me a lot longer to go to sleep with no Jeremy in the tent to protect me from my imagination.

1st Year Camper- YW

Madison LOVED her first year at girls camp. The only thing she really said she missed while camping was her comfy bed. Nope, not the family... the bed.

Whale of a Run

This is the first year we've been back home in time from CA to go to "Whaling Days". Our kids participated in a run and Madison gave out candy and flyers in the parade. Carter even got a high five for his efforts.

REDWOODS ARE AMAZING

Shortly after our sandy beach romp we stopped for the night (freshly cleaned kids are in the hotel room above). We spent the next day exploring the Redwoods and it was unbelieveable. I couldn't capture the sheer scale of those trees very well with my camera, but if you haven't seen them in person- put that on your bucket list. My neck got a cramp from looking upwards in amazement and the kids could not stop gawking. Thanks to Jeremy who decided it was worth the extra time on the road trip to see this stunning sight.

Back up to WA by way of beach

We took the scenic drive back up to WA and stopped at a little beach near the Golden Gate Bridge to stretch our legs. We were foolish enough to tell the kids to try not to get wet...

We'll miss you Largey's... and POOL

The kids swam nearly every day we we in CA. And when they didn't get to they usually grumbled about it. Besides getting to visit with family I think swimming is their next favorite thing to do on vacation. Mine is playing games and seeing new sights.

Goodies and Grins

My mom bought some fun chocolate molds and we delved into candy making this week so we could enjoy eating treats while playing games at the clubhouse. I wish I had some of those goodies to eat now...