Sunday, August 17, 2008

San Juan Island Camping Trip

Rick & I took our two nieces, Sami Jo & Sophie to the San Juan Islands for a few days. We loaded the boat with all of our gear and headed out to Pelican Beach. We were lucky to find a campsite. The weather was great and we had a great time. We did some fishing & crabbing, hiking to the top of the mountain, and even playing a game of "Camper", which the girls made up (their version of Survivor). We were lucky to see a pod of whales when we were at the top of the mountain and then again when we were out in the boat. We enjoyed the trip with the girls and had a great time meeting lots of new people that joined us on Pelican beach!!
Rick taking a break.

Mt. Baker

Sami Jo & Sophie kayaking around the bay.

The Lady Washington sailing ship was out touring the San Juan Islands.

Sami Jo fishing.

Sophie fishing.

The girls got a lesson in rock skipping from Uncle Rick!

Mt. Baker - early in the morning.


Sunrise - it was beautiful!


The girls at the top of Eagle Cliff. What a hike!!

Camp

Look at the size of these ice cream cones!!


Pulling crab pots. We can do it!!

Our game of Camper!! Sami Jo ended up in the water not on it!!

Sami Jo was already wet, so why not have alittle fun.

Boy, that was cold. The girls washing their hair & feet!!

Smores & Camp Fire with gummy bears & rice krispie squares, Yum!


Sunset on our last night!



Rick's Trip to Wisconsin - July 31, 2008

Rick went back to Wisconsin at the end of July to help Chelsea & Jake moved into a new apartment. Jake was out of town working but surprised Chelsea & Rick by coming home early. They were glad to have him home and it made the move alot easier. They were able to move in a day and that left them time to enjoy Madison. They visited the zoo, did some kayaking and fishing!! Rick had a great time!!
Chelsea & Jake

Time out for alittle Kayaking!!

Chelsea in the new apartment

Mt Rainier from the plane




Wow! What a view!!