Hiking Aug/Sept 2011

Matt and I hiked out to Rampart Lakes off of I-90 the end of August. We had an incredible time and can't wait to go back! It's about 4.5 miles out to the collection of small lakes. We camped out right next to one of them and stargazed all night with the fly off of the tent. We were also eaten alive by the mosquitoes!

Here are a TON of pictures! A lot of them are turned and I can't figure out why they turned nor how to turn them back. Good luck! :)

Below are pics from a hike we did last week called Silver Peak, off of I-90 near Hyak. It was a beautiful, warm day!

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I really have nothing new to say or report. It's been a not warm, barely there summer and I've been busy with the basics of life. I'm hoping for continued sunshine as I am only working half of my days this month! Praying for better days...

Ruth Mountain

Matt and I on the Kingston ferry. We went out in June to cheer on our friend in a marathon in Sequim.

Here she is! Surprise!!

Whiskey was just hanging out on the lounge chair when I saw there was a rabbit right above his head on the hillside. I thought it was funny how long it took him to realize the little guy was there.

I climbed this mountain!

setting up camp

me on a mountain.

Pretty huh?! We climbed up to the top, just to the right of that rock.

Summit with my honey!!

Looking out across the summit of Ruth Mountain. Beautiful.

I will trust in You

Heard this song this morning and now it's on repeat in my head. And I'm loving it. This version I heard is by Jeremy Camp:

When I can't see You I know You're there
When I can't feel You I will not fear
I will trust in You and I will not be afraid.
When the battle is close at hand
Though You're with me and help me stand
I will trust in You and I will not be afraid.

I will not be afraid
I will not be afraid
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you

When the darkness is close at hand
And I'm running against the wind
I will trust in you and I will not be afraid.
When I'm standing upon that shore
All the battles I've gone before
I will trust in you, and I will not be afraid.

'Cuz I will not be afraid
I will not be afraid
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you

'Cuz I will not be afraid
I will not be afraid
'Cuz I will not be afraid
I will not (whoaho) be afraid
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I willl trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you.

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try this blog for Brian's Everest experience instead: Everest

Nothing super awesome to add to the blog for myself, so I live vicariously through others :) I'll try to update something soon!

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bullets

We've been:

working usual full-time work for both of us

studying for my critical care certification exam

skiing and snowboarding, getting better

running matt has a 1/2 marathon this weekend. i have been running & wheezing.

reading several books & bible studies

planning a work trip to chicago, canceling cable

cooking just simple delicious food

cleaning attempting to stay on top of it

loving better, stronger, deeper, more intentional

listening for God when He speaks to us

hanging out with friends, old and new

thankful for all that we've been given

Bullets

Here's a bullet list of what we've been up to:

• Matt opened his new office just up the street from where we live!

        -3 minute drive to work
        -17 minute walk
        -dogs allowed
        -click here for the website

• Work, work, work. We both have been pretty busy. 
• Skiing (me). Snowboarding (Matt) a few times this year. 

        -I'm still learning, but I bought some new skis yesterday! I'm going to tear it up. :)
        -Matt goes each week with some buddies up to the Pass early in the morning (5am). They snowshoe up to the top of various places, then snowboard down, all in the dark. Head lamps are their friend. This gives them all a very nice morning workout before work.

• Allergic reactions. Matt went running last week and mid-run had an allergic reaction to something. Hives, facial swelling, etc. We self-diagnosed him with Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis. Yep, real thing. 

        -we assumed he was allergic to some food we ate, but apparently doesn't have to show symptoms until "vigorous exercise." They tested him for all of the things we ate that night (and another, because it happened again!). Turns out he's allergic to salmon and the legume family, among others.
        -He's always been allergic to trees, grasses, pollens, dust, etc. You name it, he was allergic to it. So, apparently because he's allergic to trees, he has a sensitivity to salad. Yep, salad. He should be absolutely fine as long as he doesn't run within four hours of eating these things. Scary.
        -I'm allergic to something. I have constant sinus congestion. Even Claritin-D doesn't totally clear me up. Gross.

• Reading

        -Still have a few on my list to read: 2&3 of The Hunger Games Trilogy, The Help, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, and a few devotional books.
        -Started Love and Respect with our new bible study group. Love it.
        -Studying for my CCRN. I told Matt today that "it's always in the back of my head." He told me to "move it to the front."  HA. Kidding. I told him that I was slowly pushing it forward, starting to make it more of a priority. After all, if I pass, I will get an extra $1/hour for it. Yippee! :)

• Dinner Parties

        -We're trying to eat dinner with more people each week. You know, fellowship.
        -Let me know if you're interested in coming over for dinner. I LOVE to cook for people! Plus, it keeps my house a little more clean. Oh and we like children. A lot.

• Making Plans

        -We are working on cleaning out our garage and organizing it.
        -Thinking about possibly selling our Foosball Table.
        -Matt is climbing Rainier this year.
        -Spending more quality time together (& Whiskey!)

I'm sure there's more, but I think that will do for now.