We missed going to Spirit Lake last year, and we wanted to make sure to get our trip worked into the fall schedule this year. When Labor Day weekend opened up, and the cabin was available, we jumped on it! We left Friday and drove eight hours to get there, which was longer than weContinue reading “Spirit Lake 2018”
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Banks Lake Trip 2
We had a quiet second trip to Banks Lake this year, with only Grandpa and Grandma Keene joining us for the week. It was lovely! We left straight from JT’s last baseball tournament, arriving about 9:30 PM, and went to bed. The next morning we did some quick set up and were ready to enjoyContinue reading “Banks Lake Trip 2”
Banks Lake Trip 1
Twelve hours after I arrived home from New Zealand, we left for Banks Lake trip 1. Jim had been very busy packing… and the kids too! And I packed my clothes before I left, because I didn’t need summer camping clothes on my trip, and we grabbed groceries on the way. Preston rode over withContinue reading “Banks Lake Trip 1”
California Trip 2018
We took a long weekend trip to California because our niece Madi was graduating college and we thought we would extend the time there with some more fun. My mom decided to come with us and enjoy a vacation too, since she has wanted to go to Disneyland with her grandchildren for about 22 yearsContinue reading “California Trip 2018”
Weekend Away in Wenatchee
Jim and I planned a ski weekend sans children way back in October or something… and it finally arrived. Our dear friends Katie and Carl joined us, and we had sooooo much fun! We arrived Saturday afternoon, went to dinner, and then hung out at the hotel laughing and catching up. Sunday morning we hitContinue reading “Weekend Away in Wenatchee”
We bought a camper!
Jim and I have been looking at truck campers for a loooong time. We have visions of four-season camping (not just summer) and we love the idea of doing more adventures with our kids. New campers are crazy expensive, so Jim scours Craigslist for used campers in good condition often. Every end of the summer,Continue reading “We bought a camper!”
Roomie Reunion 2018
We so look forward to our weekends in Naches with our group of friends from Jim’s house in college. We’ve been reunioning for the past seven years and it is so fun to watch our families grow together. We stay at http://www.bethelridgeretreat.com – reserving both cabins plus the main house for our 6 families withContinue reading “Roomie Reunion 2018”
Banks Lake Trip 2
Our second trip to Banks Lake was another wonderful success. We started off a little shaky with a limb landing on our tent at 4:42 AM the first night/morning. We had a lot of wind throughout the week, but otherwise it was lovely: bug-free and great weather. We went with Grandpa and Grandma Keene andContinue reading “Banks Lake Trip 2”
Steamboat Rock Trip 1
Our first trip to Steamboat Rock State Park on Banks Lake was with the Cole family for a week in July. We had such an amazing time! The weather was 90-95 degrees every day, and it was rare to see a cloud float by. In fact, most days were completely blue skies start to finish.Continue reading “Steamboat Rock Trip 1”
San Diego Trip
I have been traveling to San Diego to train the AVID Center staff on digital tools for a full year now. I fly down every couple of months, spend the night, train all day, and fly home. It’s been great to get to know their teams and programs a little at a time (I’ve nowContinue reading “San Diego Trip”
The Keene Family 