Heather Lake

For this new year, Peter has a goal to incorporate more backpacking trips, preferably with our little family. Upon further discussion with him, he said he'd love to go out at least once a month.

So...this last Friday, we went out! We left immediately after Peter got off work. We could only stay out for one night since Sundays are designated for Clifford's basketball games. Peter was fine with that though. He was just so happy that we went out as a family without anyone fussing (side note: I actually came down super sick on Tuesday and still wasn't completely recovered by then, AND Kristjan didn't complain once during our hike and he actually said he had fun!).

Our destination was Heather Lake up near Granite Falls. The hike was only 2 miles, so it was quick and easy. We made it to the lake and found a campsite right as it got dark. By the time we set up camp, got dressed in our warm pj's, and ate dinner 'n dessert, it was not even 7 pm yet and we were ready for bed! The night was a little chilly, but we survived. Considering Peter and I tossed and turned a lot during the night, we woke up feeling good. Breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon and biscuits 'n gravy was amazing, and provided us with the energy we needed to pack camp up and head out. We were out and back to the car before noon. The remainder of our Saturday consisted of cleaning gear up, ordering some Chinese take-out, and watching the Seahawks. Not too bad!

One trip down, eleven more to go!