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Finally, the long awaited photos!!!

Okay, here we go.  I'm finally posting pictures!!  Yeah!!!

This is Painted Canyon in ND.  The picture really doesn't do it any justice.  Its beautiful.

I think Hallie's trying to point out that I was very unstable after driving from VA to ND-at this point.  I was starting to get kinda short with the kiddos, but they were champs and tolerated my craziness.

Kailyn's checking out the view and happy to be outta the car!

Trey's enjoying the view also-and very, very, happy to be outta the car!

Okay, Courtnee.  I got it!!  I was unstable!!  hehe

A few after arriving in WA, we went camping to Lake Baker.  Remember, now that we're still living in our camper at this point!

A view of the lake.

Here's Trey enjoying the lake.  He did go tubing, but was freezing when he got out.  The lake is mountain fed, snow fed, so very very cold.

The girls kept walking in the water.  It was way to cold for me, even this shallow.

You can see some of the pieces of driftwood here.  THere is driftwood everywhere in WA. In fact, not any real beaches-there's driftwood covering everything and its illegal in most places to take some.

Kailyn walked around barefoot but refused to put her feet in the water.  Smart girl!

This was taken in the camper at some point.  Kailyn was insisting on wearing her sister's panties.  Here, she got a little carried away with it!

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3:24 PM, Aug. 4, 2009 .. Posted by Arby

It looks like it was a lot of fun!

GREAT pictures!

3:57 PM, Aug. 4, 2009 .. Posted by Anonymous

Can't wait to soak in the surroundings when we come and visit. We'll wait until you have "Wilma" then come :) heehee After any stressful day, a glance around at God's creation has to calm you somewhat. You're blessed girl! Love ya ~ bj in ok

Great pictures

4:57 AM, Aug. 5, 2009 .. Posted by twistedsisterinChrist

Looks like you had beautiful scenery to help calm those frazzled nerves.
I think the family and I were at the same point at the Badlands. I turned around and caught them throwing rocks. I had to tell Rocketboy to hand me what was in his hand before he threw it. It was a clam! Noah's flood days kinda of clam.
Glad you made it safe to WA!
Hubby is back to old job. Next assignment was downgraded to Captain. So, he is retired, again.
Twisted

What a view!

5:29 AM, Aug. 5, 2009 .. Posted by Kristina

Wow! You are definitely in God' country. Thanks for sharing. I'm anxious to head out there and see it myself.
Alright, I have to ask....did you eat the crab or did it become a family pet? Ha!
Miss you.
Kris

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5:59 AM, Aug. 5, 2009 .. Posted by Anonymous

Gorgeous pictures! Thank you for the link to your blog. It's nice to stay caught up with friends!
We're sending you good thoughts on the upcoming birth. We're so excited for you!

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8:35 PM, Aug. 10, 2009 .. Posted by www.thepiratemom.com

Wow...what great photos! Your little family is having quite a year!

Thanks so much for the offer of the DIVE cd. That was very kind. I do have it, though, from when Annaleigh used it a few years ago.