Boy, the holiday season was a blur. The kids got out of school three days early due to two days of snow (the got out the first day because of the THREAT of snow – please), I went to Bellingham to get Barbara (my mom) because of the lousy road conditions in Seattle with all the snow and ice and we were lucky enough to have her for some extra days. Unfortunately, Carl (my dad) was unable to come up to share Christmas this year and we have yet (on Jan 7th) to connect with Michelle’s parents and brother yet because they couldn’t come up on Christmas day due to the weather. Anyhow, lots of fun time with the new puppy Lucy (black lab), her sister Carly (the blonde one) who we puppy sat while the Axtel’s were in Florida and a great trip to Mazama (next post). Enjoy the snaps!
Fun Times at the Murray Cabin in Leavenworth
We spent a great weekend with Ralph & Andrea Murray, John & Bronwyn Gerberding and Greg & Lisa Latimer at the Murray’s new cabin in Leavenworth. We didn’t have any snow yet at the end of November, but we had lots of kids, lots of food, lots of beverage and lots of fun! We loved the barn and the big play room for the kids upstairs. Check out the pics – Sweet!
Pictures of Lucy – Lindsay’s New Black Lab Puppy!
We spent a great weekend with the Murray’s at their new cabin in Leavenworth and picked up Lindsay’s new puppy on the way home. We worked with a breeder in Lake Forest Park (also named Lucy!) and we really liked her. When we pulled into the breeder’s house Sally and Ivy Watkins were there – they are getting a puppy from a different litter from the same breeder. Lucy is a sweet black lab who loves Lindsay very much. She is very cute and cuddly and ALL puppy!
Kalalau Trail/Na Pali Coast Hike Notes & Photos
We just returned from the 14th annual Boyz Hike and what a doozy this was. I’ve been to Kauai a few times, but seeing the Island from an unspoiled and undeveloped perspective was truely amazing. The Northshore of Kauai (out past Hanalai Bay) is lush, varied, breathtaking, sunny and at time – steep :-). Kalalau Beach is one of the most beautiful places on the planet – it’s got to be. The group included Greg Latimer (organizer – thanks Greg!), Eric Plateau (in from Chicago), John Dossett (Portland), Will Shortt (Eugene), John Gerberding, Dave Dawson, Ralph Murray and Myself (Seattle). Highlights of the trip include:
- Direct flight to Lihue from Seattle – Fly Alaska Airlines!
- Dinner at Duke’s and Playing Pool at NaWiliWili Tavern.
- Snorkeling around Poipu.
- Hike around Waimea Canyon – Mark Twain called this the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. Stunning.
- Dave getting stuck with Urchin Needles Saturday Afternoon while having a sunset snorkel.
- 11 Mile Hike into Kalalau Beach and jumping into the surf and fresh water fall.
- Fresh water pool in Cave on beach.
- Beach volleyball and beach frisbee golf including Eric’s hole in one on the cave/water hole.
- Hiking up to Big Pool for swimming (killer day hike/trail!).
- Meeting local hippies.
- Big stars at night. With no ambient light, the stars were very bright and distinct.
- Getting rained on and not caring because we were covered and warm by the fire.
- Spending quality time with friends from cities both near and far.
Below are my photos from the trip. I can’t wait to see everyone else’s. Click on the photos for a bigger version of the slideshow.
Jackson’s First Cub Scout Camp Out at Blake Island
In mid-September, Jackson and I attended the first cub scout camp out of our career – and it was awesome! We had never been to Blake Island before and this was a great opportunity to get to know the other kids and dads in our pack including the leaders. It was a little wet and windy (welcome to the Pacific Northwest) but the kids had a blast, the dad’s drank coffee, we all built fires and participated in lots of fun events.
Highlights of the weekend included:
- Packing up all of our gear in a couple of backpacks and a wagon
- Meeting all the other kids and dads at the Pier to go on the boat
- Running around on the beach with the other kids
- Building camp fires
- Creating and practicing a Den 7 cheer
- Creating and performing a Den 7 skit (the ugliest Cub Scout in the World!). Jackson was the barker on this skit and it was hilarious
- Getting the whittling chip (safety training) so that Jackson can have a pocket knife and know how to use it safely.
- Pack camp fire when the Akila from the future showed up to talk to us
- Getting our Bobcat badge
- Getting a sea otter badge by going swimming in the sound – both son and dad had to do it!
- Learning how to cook salmon Native American style (on sticks, butterflied over a smoldering fire)
Below are pictures from the weekend. Click on the images to get a full screen slideshow. Enjoy!
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