Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Labor Day weekend away.

 This past weekend, I had wanted to go camping somewhere on the Olympic Peninsula; however, surfing the web brought me to the conclusion that Labor Day weekend is not the best to attempt to nail down a first-come, first-serve campsite anywhere in the Seattle vicinity, and we could not leave our home until Sunday. (Catherine arrived from her tour de Spain/France/Italy/Dallas on Friday night, and Saturday we walked around Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront.) And so, we decided to go to Wenatchee for some hiking excursions, and my great uncle and aunt graciously allowed us to stay with them. It is always great to see extended family, share meals with them, and especially see them enjoy interacting with Michael. It was also nice for Mama and baby to have Andrew's undivided attention for 3 days straight!
On the way to Wenatchee, we stopped in Steven's Pass for a hike - very steep path up to the lookout point!

Future hiker!
Our quarters in the loft - broke in Andrew's birthday present, a queen size sleeping bag! :)


Good morning!
Monday's hike - Icicle Gorge River Trail


Every time Michael heard water sounds, he would look around for it and enjoyed peering over the bridges.


Beautiful canyon at the end of our loop hike.
After our hike, we spent some time relaxing on the shore of Lake Wenatchee - beautiful day!


 Then it was back to Frank and Patricia's for a cookout by the river.
It was nice to relax on the swing after a long day!

Cousins Greg, Allison, and their 2 children had recently returned from a 2 year hiatus in Australia;
we loved hearing their stories and trying out the didgeridoos!
 Tuesday morning we set off for home and stopped again in Steven's Pass for a hike.
 We hiked to Barclay Lake which is nestled in the shadow of Barclay Mountain.
 
The water level was quite low, but still made for a pretty and peaceful picture.
My boys 



Break for lunch - Michael chewed on an apple.
A wonderful weekend - I loved spending so much time outdoors with my little family.
God is good.

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