If you know me very well, you know that my favorite place on earth is the state of Washington. My family tried to move there, but it just didn't happen. I'm not complaining. I'm very thankful for our family, friends, church and house right here where we do live...and the state of Washington is still in existence; it just takes some effort, time and money in order to get there.
Well that is precisely what I had the pleasure of doing this last weekend. Shari (aka See Mom Run) and I hopped on a plane and were hospitably received by the wonderful Jay, Mimi, Diana and Rylee.
After disembarking, Di immediately drove us to one of the many, many beauty spots to soak up some nature where pretty much everything is gorgeous.
Even stumps.
Isn't it magnificent?
Here I am in front of said glorious stump:
Don't I look happy? I almost didn't include this pic, because apparently when I'm happy my eyeballs disappear behind my ultra-fleshy lids. It's not the best look for me. However, I think joy should trump beauty, so...ta da!
On Saturday, Diana took us on an adventure. It was called: Hiking 8 Miles in the Rain When it's 44 Degrees on the Mountain.
It was fabulous.
See this?
In some places, this is called a brook, but in Washington it's called a hiking trail. At some points, this hiking trail was up to our ankles. Honestly.
Check out these mushrooms:
Shari said she was tempted to jump up and down on them to see if any gold coins would pop out.
These are some of the glorious views we had as we trod along:
Yes, places like this do exist. I regarded that as a miracle when I discovered it firsthand.
When we returned to the car, we were soaked (some of my clothes could NOT have been wetter) and quite cold, especially our hands. Diana struggled to press the button on the remote to unlock the trunk whilst I was in the outhouse attempting again and again and again to undo the buttons on my shorts.
Yes, we were cold and dripping, but we were oh-so-happy. See?
Here we are awhile later when our thumbs were working again:
(I had to get a shot in where we look reasonably presentable.)
Thank you, ladies, for being two of the best friends I could ever hope for. I love you both more than text can express.
Thank you, Jesus, for good, good gifts.
6 comments:
So glad you were able to get away and refresh!
Wow! Beautiful scenery! Cannot believe how big Mimi and Riley are--I remember them as toddlers. :). Glad you had a wonderful trip with fabulous friends!!
Oh so pretty! I have to say I too appreciate the beauty and serenity of the state of WA...but I lived there and there is a reason it is that green and lush. ha! To cold, to damp, to just cold and damp for this sunny cal girl. You aspire to move north while I aspire to be on a an island...preferably with 80 degree water and surf board in hand. ;)But we can send pictures... ha!
great pics, great blog.... I felt refreshed looking and reading and I so felt your joy! Hugs to you, friend....
Kim
looks like so much fun! I too remember them as babes!!
ha! that's Jo commenting, not sarah!!!
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