Washington Trip

We got back this weekend from visiting my family in Washington. Claire and I spent two weeks there, and Nate was able to join us for one week. This included five days at Baker Lake camping with the ENTIRE Lagerwey clan--12 adults and 13 kids. Yes, we were those people. Thank goodness the campsites were large and spaced out, so I don't think we bothered the rest of the campground too much. Claire loves the time with all her cousins, especially the two closest in age--Elly and Jessica. Nate and I were able to get away without Claire for a few meals and hikes, and we love to take advantage of free babysitting since it's not something we have when we're home in Montana. I have many, many pictures...so only a few here to get the general idea down. Thanks to my parents and siblings who hosted us in a variety of ways and made the trip fun and relaxing!

Four Lagerwey sisters....after a few days w/out a shower. : )
One of the couple SUNNY days. The little girls loved the beach near the campground.
Same beach on a not-so-sunny day.
Grandma and Claire. My mom managed quite a feat getting the food and logistics of the camping trip planned.
Claire got a bath one night in a raft. I was really jealous and actually considered hauling it into the woods for some privacy to take one myself!
Eleven of the thirteen grandchildren in age order.
Claire and Elly in a moment of love.
Claire really progressed with going under the water, holding her breath, diving for toys by swimming in my parents' hot tub. She calls the goggles "binoculars," and we just bought a pair for home which she had on in the tub last night.
We spend one day at the Birch Bay waterslides. Here Claire is going down with my brother-in-law Jason--goggles on her head and nose plugged.
Jason brought some fresh crab over to my parents' one night for inlanders to enjoy. It was delicious!
We go to the Anacortes Art Festival every year. This year Claire and Jessica got to enjoy all the fun kid crafts together.
One of our hikes near Mount Baker went up to Park Butte, and old fire lookout with incredible views of the North Cascades.
My sister Christina and I posing in front of a view of Mt. Baker on the hike.