Our second summer camping trip

We left last Thursday morning for our second camping trip of the season.  We headed over to Steamboat rock state park.  We live in such a beautiful state.  Where else can you find a rain forest, the ocean, volcanoes, rich forest, farm land, and desert.  We took our time getting over there enjoying all of the beauty along the way.  Our first stop was Cle Elum.  We stopped to get a burger and look at some beautiful vintage cars.  We camped from Thursday through Sunday...definitely not long enough.  We're already planning a late summer/fall trip back.  Our last night there we drove up to the Coulee Dam and watched the laser light show.  I'm still kicking myself for not bringing my camera and getting pictures of it.   

Tess giving her sidewalk chalk a ride on her bike.  I guess she figured the chalk was missing out?

Banks lake was beautiful!  Our RV site was right next to the water.  The only downside....the number of mosquito's.  I think we were almost eaten alive.

The famous Steamboat rock

We got our fish on....but didn't catch any fish.

Every night deer would come down to the lake to drink.

On our way home we stopped at Dry Falls.  What an incredible view!

Some excitement on the way home...this brush fire had just started while we were driving up vantage.

Visiting Grandma's in Wenatchee

Tim and I always enjoy going to my mom's in Wenatchee and spending time, and Tess loves seeing grandma.  

 Tess playing in the pool at grandma's

There is a great little farm just outside of Wenatchee.  We spent much of the later morning and early afternoon there.  What a great place for kids and adults.  Part of me felt like a little kid again chasing the rabbits around and riding on the cow train.

There were countless fun activities for the whole family.  Tess found the swing.

This was a great little tractor area with several cute little toys for the kiddos to play with...even the big kiddos.  I think Tim had more fun with this one than Tess.

The cow train....

Having a lazy day...

It's always fun for us to have a lazy day with such a busy summer.  A day spent in our sweats, reading books, and watching movies.

Camping in Wenatchee

This summer has been filled with lots of fun trips.  Tim and I were talking a few weeks ago, and we both feel like we've been gone more this summer than home, which is just fine with us considering we both love to travel.  This was a weekend camping trip to Wenatchee Confluence state park from a few weeks ago.

...and what a vacation it was...

Our six day Arizona vacation started out with a limo ride to the resort.  I can't tell you how long it's been since Tim and I were on a long vacation with just the two of us.  It has been a long time coming.  With both of us loving the heat, as we do, what better place to visit than Arizona.  With temps soring well above 100 degrees, we were in heat heaven.  We travel to Arizona at least once a year, usually to see family.  The Desert Southwest is one of the most beautiful places in North America.  It's not just a desert, and those of you who have been there know what I mean. Tess stayed at grandma and grandpa's in Wenatchee and was spoiled rotten.

Hello sunshine!  The sunsets in the desert are some of the most beautiful I've seen. 

We stayed at the Hilton at Squaw Peak.  What a fabulous resort, spa, and water park.  We played in the water, slept in, got a couples massage, played golf, and ate great food.  I'm so thankful we had this opportunity!  I can't wait for next years vacation.  Until then, here's to wonderful memories from this one.

Playing catch up

This summer sure has flown by.  We've been so busy and gone so much that I haven't had much time to update the blog.  We've taken full advantage of what little sunshine we've had this summer.  Tessa loves playing in her pool.  I think she should have been born with fins.

We went to the fire station with our friends Tara and little Ireland.  The girls had fun.  

We had a blast on the 4th of July.  We enjoyed great food and fireworks with our wonderful friends the McMillan's and the Sipes'.

Tessa, Sadie, and Anna

Tessa's favorite part about the 4th was by far the loud fireworks.  She laughed and jumped up and down every time she heard one.