Wow, it has been such a busy summer. A couple weekends ago, Kevin and I spent our first weekend away without Lucas. Kevin has always wanted to go backpacking since he first moved to Oregon and so I thought it would be fun for us to go for a couple nights. I was worried that it would be too difficult for me since I haven't worked out in forever, but Kevin made sure we didn't do anything too strenuous. We went to Twin Pillars in the Ochoccos. It was a ton of fun and surprisingly, I made it out without being too sore or having too many bug bites.

Kevin hiking through the bushes of manzanita. Not my favorite part.
Our camp spot right next to the creek. It was awesome.

Kevin getting some water.

Yumm....starbucks coffee....I don't mess around with instant coffee.

Dinner cooking.

Twin Pillars

Taking a break to get a snack.

Just before we left.


After we got home, we had a few days to settle in before we flew out to Wisconsin. Flying with a toddler is a whole other experience. It takes so much energy out of you to keep your child entertained and not crying. We spent the first few nights in the twin cities. It was nice to see all his friends and family and be able to go out to a nice dinner, just the two of us. Thanks Jessica!!! After that, we headed north to his Dad's cabin where we spent the rest of the week with Annette, Dave, and the Bratsch family. Annette and Kevin's Dad took us out "bear hunting" (right now is training season, so they can't actually kill the bear). It was really awesome to see a bear and I do have to say, they are SOOO cute. I also got to experience extreme humidity and plenty of mosquito bites. I swear any and all bugs are like magnets to me. No one else seemed to get eaten up like I did. Maybe they knew I had Oregon blood. Overall, it was a fun trip and always sad to say goodbye.

Unfortunately, I dropped the camera on our way up north and it wouldn't turn on after that. So, I don't have many photos. :( I guess now we will start saving for another camera.

I love how I have to stick out my tongue too. This was the best ice cream I have ever had.
Lars taking a drink and Jessica cooking up some food in the background.

Lucas
Roxanne and Lars Lucas passed out on our lay over in Salt Lake.

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