The End of Summer

After we got back from the cruise, we had just a short time before school started, so we packed the days full of fun things with friends and as a family. Below are some highlights . . .

Playing at Pipe Lake with friends

This is the same lake as the one in Cherokee Bay, just a different access point, thanks to a friend.

Spending time down at the lake with some friends and their kids. Photo courtesy of Molly (had to crop her fingers out, but still a good picture.) Laura, Katie, Me, Shira, Daniella and Tiffany

Rattlesnake Lake with Friends

Ashley and Abby

Sage had wanted to swim out to this rock all summer and we finally made it to the lake. Unfortunately, the water level was really low, so we just walked out to it. It was still fun, but not quite what she was looking forward to.

Aren, taking time to stop and smile for me. 🙂

Meet the Teacher Day

Molly and Mrs. Jewett, her new 1st grade teacher

Sage – busy unpacking her supplies in her 4th grade classroom

After meet the teacher, we went to Yumm-e Yogurt with friends Sage has had since Kindergarten – Shanthi and Makenna.

Wenatchee, Cashmere and Leavenworth

We headed over the mountains the Friday before school started in hopes of escaping the rain. It rained for a few hours on the other side of the mountain, but overall, the weather was nice.

Great Public Market in Wenatchee

We loved the decor inside the market and ended up going back for breakfast in the morning and to walk through the farmer’s market outside it.

Looking out over the Columbia River

Breakfast

Walking through downtown

Heading down to the pool – Molly is a blur. This is pretty much how she is all the time lately. She is never still unless she is sleeping!

We swam after dinner and then the next morning before we had to check out. And by we, I mean the girls. Tom looked at some magazines and I played Soduku. (The pool was only 3 1/2 feet deep.)