Katie and Jim flew up from St. Louis last weekend for a visit. Since they have lived in Seattle and have done all the fun city things we decided to head for the mountains. We booked a chalet just outside Mount Rainier National Park. Katie and Jim arrived Friday afternoon and we spent the day preparing for the trip. We ate at Katie Down's on the Tacoma waterfront which overlooks the bay. I treated myself to pizza since we don't eat that at home much anymore. 
Saturday morning we got up early, made some cappuccinos, and headed to Alta Crystal Resort. After checking in and relaxing for a few minutes we found a great trail within walking distance of the cabin. We spent the rest of the afternoon hiking from the resort to a waterfall. The trip was about 3 miles total but I was definitely struggling! When we got back we went for a swim in the 86 degree heated pool. Then we had a little happy hour and made up some spaghetti for dinner.
This unfortunately proved to be a little challenging as the big burner was broken and it took forever to heat the water and the oven totally burned out garlic bread. Saturday night the resort owners through a bonfire party and provided Smore's, watermelon, beer, wine and soda! Sunday, we got up and made Brianne and Mary's famous pumpkin pancakes and then headed out to the Sunrise ranger station for a big hike on Mount Rainier.
We hiked to Snow Lake and Frozen Lake which included some strenuous hills that took me quite a while to climb. When we got back to the chalet, we ate some veggie sandwiches, relaxed, and the boys played some volley ball, badminton, and horseshoes at the resort. For dinner Katie and Jim made some awesome chicken and mango tacos and we watched a movie! 
Monday morning we had to head back to home, but first Mike and I went for a little walk to do a quick 8 1/2 month photoshoot near a cute little river in the woods. Once we got home it was such a nice day that Mike and Jim couldn't resist a kayak trip and Katie and I laid on the beach and read. We had such a great trip but it was so hard to say goodbye on Tuesday morning!Pictures
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I enjoy so much seeing your pictures and reading about your adventures. Miss you and love you.
Muma g
Hi guys! We're finally checking out the blog (waiting for Baby Louis pics to show up)... We had so much fun visiting you guys and can't wait to do it again! We miss you guys so much. And don't forget how much I struggled with those hills. You were doing better than I was, and you were really pregnant!! :-)
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