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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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