The Adventures of Luna & Grace: August 10-14

We're baaaaaack.

It has been really cool watching Hugo and Grace together. It's one of my favorite parts of these family gatherings in Leavenworth. Luna is still the "ring leader" but these two are coming into their own.

Not to be totally outdone by her sister, Grace dons a bucket for an impromptu performance.

One of the things I don't love about the east side of the Cascades is the heat. It was high 90's most of the weekend. We moseyed on down to the river to cool off. We found a great spot where there were only a couple of other folks. There was a current for those of us interested in getting in that, but there were also plenty of spots totally absent of current, so the kids could frolic. We had a really good time and felt sufficiently cooler by the time we had to head back to the house.

I love this shot of Luna.

Content.

I'll have what she's having.

Mmm. No. None for me, thanks.

Wet Luna getting in on the action.

Back to the Icicle Gorge Trail with the whole fam this time. Can't believe how much it has changed in a month. Still spectacular though.

The rock in this part of the gorge is stunning.

"Dad, take a picture of me hugging this tree."

Thank goodness for Uncle Pat and Aunt Emily.

Hot, sweaty girl. She was a trooper.

"Can't go through it; can't go over it. Have to go under it."

"Are we there yet?"

Thanks for the walking stick, Grandpa.

Over and out.

Always observing. That's my girl. "Dad, aren't these cool?"

Snack time!

Did I say out?

A man and his dog.

Cooling off with Aunty Em.

Finally back in the car. She found this golf ball on the trail and it HAD to come home with her. Put in her bed when we got home and she opens an eye to say "where is my golf ball?" Right here, sweetie. Right here.

Saying good-bye (thanks Oma and Grandpa for the date night) and she comes running after the car.

Full speed. Look at her go!

Thought we'd check out a Mariners' game with some friends. Never been out to the Pen but thought we'd give that a try, too. Wow. It was better than the game. The baseball game.