Hiking

The summer weather has finally arrived, which means it's time for a hike.  We decided to do the Silver Falls Trail as the first hike since my husband's injury to make sure that he was okay.  The hike was so peaceful and full of mossy trees...I loved it.  The best part was the hot springs and the water fall.  Although the hot springs did not smell very well when it's 80 degrees out, it was still cool feeling the heat coming off of the water.  If you are ever in the Mt Rainier area you need to check out this hike.  It connects to other hikes so you can make it long or short.  You can also camp at the campground and make a long trip out of it. 

http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/silver-falls.htm

Small Town Fun

We started the morning meeting up with friends at a mom and pop diner for breakfast.  After a delicious meal we headed to the Meeker Days Festival in Puyallup.  It's basically a huge Saturday Market full of stands, good food, music, and fun games for kids.  It was a blast and we lucked out that it was sunny and the perfect temperature.  We walked around to all of the stands...and bought some beautiful fresh flowers, some tasty BBQ sauce, and balsamic. My husband even got his favorite fair food, the elephant ear, while I had a freshly squeezed strawberry lemonade.  It was the perfect day.

Fresh flowers from the market

Life...

My friend came across this quote and I can't agree more....

"An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward.  So when life is pulling you back with difficulties, it means that it's going to launch you into something great."

I really hope this is true, because I feel like life keeps pulling be back the last few weeks and I am ready for something positive.  Two weeks ago, my dog was injured by another dog and is still recovering.  Then a few days later my husband was severely injured.  I'd really like that something great to come soon as my emotions are a mess. 

Happy Birthday!!

I can't believe it, my first dog Dinky is 8 years old today.  I seems like it was just yesterday when I could hold him in the palm of my hand.  It was so tiny and curious...he never grew out of the curious personality :)  He has been with me on a roller coaster of a life over the last 8 years, and I am so lucky to have had him by my side.  He was always there for me and loved me even when I was acting crazy.  I am so lucky to have this little guy in my life. 

Happy Birthday Dinky! Your Mommy loves you!

Late game blues

I don't know why on earth they would schedule softball games starting at 830pm on a Tuesday. Don't they realize that people have to work early in the morning. And then even worse, you have to play a double header so your second game is starting at 945pm WTF. Seriously that's past my bedtime. By the time the game is over and I drive home and get to bed I'm lucky to get 4 hours of sleep. That's just wrong. How do you expect people to be productive at work with so little of sleep. Seriously who came up with these schedules. They need to be punched in the face for being so dumb. Uuuuggghhh