The Not-So-Little guy went on a backpacking trip to the Alpine Lakes area, and had a great time. Here are some pictures of the trip...
Backpacking
Back at the lake
It was a hot summer day so we went to the lake to cool off... The scenery was, as always, very nice! The water wasvery clear, and we noticed small fish... although I doubt it showed up in the pictures. \The little guy spent a lot fo time watching them swim... finally a use for … Continue reading Back at the lake
Swimming in the Rain
It was a warm, drizzly summer day, and we even had a decent amount of humidity, which is not all that normal for our area. After work, the littlest guy and I decided to head out to the lake. When we got there, it was a still drizzly. We figured we were going to get … Continue reading Swimming in the Rain
A boys only Weekend at the lake
The weather and our schedule finally matched up, so Dad and the boys went camping at Lake Tapps, and let mom have some peace and quiet. =] The sites are "first come first served," and we were surprised to find a site that was right on the lake... actually there were a few to pick … Continue reading A boys only Weekend at the lake
Earthquake!
At 2:51 this morning we had an earthquake that that measured magnitude 4.6 and woke me up. I heard it before I felt it. My first thought was that something was rolling down the slope up the ridge and that it had hit the house. Midway through the 5-10 seconds or so, I figured it … Continue reading Earthquake!
Road work
They're doing repaving work on our street, adding more of the 'hi-traction' asphalt that is supposed to work better in the winter (We'll see). I forgot they were doing it, and got caught up in it on the way home. In order to lay down the new layer, they are chipping off an inch of … Continue reading Road work
This little device makes reading easier!
So... I wanted to share a device I ran across that is pretty awesome. Between the time when my mom first started showing symptoms from Stargardt's (in the 1970's) and when my symptoms started (2009 - late onset), not a lot has changed in terms of treatment, but assistive technology has really come a ways. … Continue reading This little device makes reading easier!
Let Freedom Ring!
We visited with one of the Aunties to watch the fireworks for 4th of July.We had a great View of the action oh, and we had a great visit. Spending holidays with family is always better. Before the real show started, we were treated to a host of folks sitting off the less than legal … Continue reading Let Freedom Ring!
Bike ride
The not so little guy had a scout leadership team meeting, so the little brother and I went out for a bike ride and had a great time! We paused for a bit to enjoy the scenery... but only for a bit. =] We really live in a nice area! The little guy took us … Continue reading Bike ride
Mt St Helens
We went to Mount Saint Helens as part of our homeschool Co-op, with the Mount Saint Helens Learning Center, and we spent a couple days learning about volcanoes, especially the one we were visiting! I have been to the mountain many times oh, but it had been quite some time and it was very good … Continue reading Mt St Helens
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