Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Green Water Lakes
Vern has been telling me for awhile about the hike to Green Water Lakes. I was hesitant to commit because it's a 4 mile hike round trip. Well,after a few months of rain,housework and a good case of the "blahs" I was up for just about anything. So I finally agreed and hoped for good weather! We packed lunches and backpacks full of water and supplies and headed out early in hopes of avoiding holiday traffic.
The trial itself is very well maintained and for the first mile or so it's a pretty easy trail.
This tree's fragile trunk looked like a big smiling face welcoming us up the first hill :)
Vern my handsome hiking guide
Little waterfall off the side of the trail
Woah looks like the beavers have been busy!
I had a great time until the last hill,it was a cardio butt kicker! I guess it made the arrival tot he lakes that much more of a victory..this lake is a little piece of paradise!
This was our view from where we sat and had lunch. It is where the creek runs into the lake..
On a bridge over peaceful waters..crossing over for another view of the lake.
Future camp spot possibility....but that means tent camping folks..we all know how I fell about tent camping..yah not so much.
After a nice break and lunch we headed back down the trail. The downhill version of this hike was so much more fun! The Washington forests are so lush with greenery and trees. Mushrooms,ferns and moss are everywhere! With our tummies full and a little sun break through the forest roof once in awhile we both admitted we felt like kids!
I hate bridges so I thought I would play it up for the camera during a brave moment....
This is the "new" bridge that I did have to cross twice..it wobbles! Freaky! I hurried..
This was the happy stump that smiled goodbye,do you see the face?
What a great day we had! I am so glad I embraced my sense of adventure "nothing risked,nothing gained"! We also got a great workout without being too sore the next day :) Thank you Vern for sharing your life with me and taking me to the places that are full of fun memories of your childhood..and making me feel like a kid again too :)
The trial itself is very well maintained and for the first mile or so it's a pretty easy trail.
This tree's fragile trunk looked like a big smiling face welcoming us up the first hill :)
I had a great time until the last hill,it was a cardio butt kicker! I guess it made the arrival tot he lakes that much more of a victory..this lake is a little piece of paradise!
On a bridge over peaceful waters..crossing over for another view of the lake.
Future camp spot possibility....but that means tent camping folks..we all know how I fell about tent camping..yah not so much.
After a nice break and lunch we headed back down the trail. The downhill version of this hike was so much more fun! The Washington forests are so lush with greenery and trees. Mushrooms,ferns and moss are everywhere! With our tummies full and a little sun break through the forest roof once in awhile we both admitted we felt like kids!
I hate bridges so I thought I would play it up for the camera during a brave moment....
This was the happy stump that smiled goodbye,do you see the face?
What a great day we had! I am so glad I embraced my sense of adventure "nothing risked,nothing gained"! We also got a great workout without being too sore the next day :) Thank you Vern for sharing your life with me and taking me to the places that are full of fun memories of your childhood..and making me feel like a kid again too :)
My New Arrival!!
I finally got yellow calla lilies Friday! Isn't it beautiful?!
My collection is almost complete! From left to right are pink,yellow and purple. I planted the white ones by the front porch. The only color I am missing now is red...so my exciting hunt continues!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Holiday Weekend?
I wish I were back on the beach in Hawaii....It's raining...
it's the frigging 2nd of July and I am FREEZING!
So what to do?
I guess I will go to the freezer and plan dinner. If I am stuck indoors all day,I guess I will cook :)
Thursday, July 1, 2010
TGIF
I made it..it's my Friday and I am ready for a lazy 3 day weekend with my sweetie! I finished off June with top sales numbers at work and today was just as busy :).I am so thankful for this fun job I get to work each day!
I finally have a handle on my anxiety thanks to Paxil. I don't love to admit that I have to take it but to deny telling you how much it has improved my life would almost seem deceiving. I can only explain it as calm. I feel calm and peaceful. I was just overwhelmed all the time! Anxiety was ruining my life and my relationships. It made me say horrible things and dread the day before it even started. So I went to my Dr... and after a few weeks of taking Paxil..I am calm ahhhhhh :)
Tomorrow..what to do? Buy a coffee and wonder around my new favorite local nursery greenhouses? Take Chip for a walk and let him smell and explore instead of keeping my pace? Plan a fun afternoon for Vern and I? Clean out my van? Hmmm..so many options haha!
Woops,looks like it's almost tomorrow already..until then...nite :)
I finally have a handle on my anxiety thanks to Paxil. I don't love to admit that I have to take it but to deny telling you how much it has improved my life would almost seem deceiving. I can only explain it as calm. I feel calm and peaceful. I was just overwhelmed all the time! Anxiety was ruining my life and my relationships. It made me say horrible things and dread the day before it even started. So I went to my Dr... and after a few weeks of taking Paxil..I am calm ahhhhhh :)
Tomorrow..what to do? Buy a coffee and wonder around my new favorite local nursery greenhouses? Take Chip for a walk and let him smell and explore instead of keeping my pace? Plan a fun afternoon for Vern and I? Clean out my van? Hmmm..so many options haha!
Woops,looks like it's almost tomorrow already..until then...nite :)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Tuesday
Today was a good day,here are a few good reasons why-
I fell asleep early last night and slept for 12 hours without the dreaded "sleep hangover"
I got the floors scrubbed and mopped and the dusting done,ugh this old house under construction is messy!
Cheesy turkey meatloaf with country gravy mmm
The bit of moss Vern found at the neighbors and brought home for our new planter
It's the first Tuesday in 4 weeks that I haven't had a Doctor's appointment
2 more days of work before a 3 day weekend
I am grateful that the only thing I feel like my life is missing is yellow calla lilies
The bit of excitement I felt when I checked on my pink calla lilies 5 times today,nope,still not open yet ..ok I'll keep waiting..
I lost 6 pounds since the removal of my horrible IUD! Feeling like myself again :)
No bake mini cheesecake..thank you Jello for the quick and easy diet reward!haha
I fell asleep early last night and slept for 12 hours without the dreaded "sleep hangover"
I got the floors scrubbed and mopped and the dusting done,ugh this old house under construction is messy!
Cheesy turkey meatloaf with country gravy mmm
The bit of moss Vern found at the neighbors and brought home for our new planter
It's the first Tuesday in 4 weeks that I haven't had a Doctor's appointment
2 more days of work before a 3 day weekend
I am grateful that the only thing I feel like my life is missing is yellow calla lilies
The bit of excitement I felt when I checked on my pink calla lilies 5 times today,nope,still not open yet ..ok I'll keep waiting..
I lost 6 pounds since the removal of my horrible IUD! Feeling like myself again :)
No bake mini cheesecake..thank you Jello for the quick and easy diet reward!haha
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