scenes from the weekend

This weekend our family backpacked a section of the Resurrection Trail from Hope to the Caribou Creek Cabin. We were quite the crew with all of the kids and dogs! To say that I'm so proud of Avery and Claire would be an understatement-- they hiked the 14 miles, uphill one way and down the other, without complaint. Cooper rode in the stroller this time (not an easy feat for Rob going over the mud and rocks) and loved it. It worked well for me since he wasn't on my back and I got to wear my regular pack. Easy peasy.

As a huge bonus, the weather was insane! We had totally sunny skies and temps in the 60s. We booked the cabin back in May, so we really feel like we lucked out. No terrifying wildlife run-ins either, unless you count the spruce hens that burst out of the trees this morning and scared the bloody hell out of me. I thought I was a mauled woman.

We had so much fun stretching out a bit more of the summer! Now we can start settling into fall and the thought of staying closer to home.

backpacking

We just got back from our first family backpacking trip.

We really lucked out with the weather-- the forecast called for cloudy skies and rain showers. We were so sure of getting wet that we stopped to get Claire a new coat on the way out of town. But we had beautiful sunny skies on our way out! The views were breathtaking. We had very few bugs. The cabin was amazing. And the hike back today was just foggy. We feel very lucky.

(didn't you know spray cheese is the ultimate backpacking food?)

Back here at home we've got our rain though. (Big surprise.) Time for naps and laundry! School starts in two days and there's a LOT to do. Hope you had a good one!

DSQ9

I finished my Doll Quilt Swap top this morning:

It's made up of linen and various shot cottons, and I love it-- so much that I don't want to give it away now. Cooper helped by busying himself with my scrap basket and then taking a good nap. I also love good naps!

I really wanted to get this done so that I can make the quilt sandwich tonight, then be ready for some on-the-road hand quilting. We're making our annual trek to Seattle to watch a bit of baseball. It used to be a solo trip for me. But then Rob joined me last year, and this time we're bringing the kids! I'm so excited.

You can bet I'll be eating a lot of this:

And I won't be cheering for the home team. Sorry, Mariners. My allegiance lies elsewhere.

Have a good rest of the week! I should have more quilty goodness to show when we get home. Go Red Sox!