Going Losting XIII

This past weekend we had wonderful plans that we were looking forward to SO MUCH. We were going to head down to Portland and go to a party for some good friends who are having a baby. But, on Friday it became apparent as the day wore on that we were going to be going NOWHERE that weekend. As the day wore on, I got a cold, and Debris started throwing up, and Frank pulled a muscle in his neck and couldn't even turn his head, and basically, a whole bunch of life just happened. So, we ended up staying home, and Kiki got sick Saturday morning, so we were pretty much in rotten shape all day Saturday. It should be noted that my children are the most talkative sick people ever, which is both annoying and hilarious. Before I proceed with this post, I feel I must record here the things that were yelled while hanging over the toilet, in the midst of puking.

I HATE BEING SICK!! (both)
THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE!!! (Debris)
MY MOUTH FEELS VERY WICKED-EY!!! (Kiki)
YOU SHOULD CHECK ME FOR TICKS!!! (Kiki)

Just to name a few... It's good to have a little humor to brighten your day while these things are happening.

Anyway, by Sunday afternoon we were all feeling "much more better" and had about enough Spongebob and Discovery channel... so, we decided to mobilize our Germ Unit (Rovey) and do a little going losting just to get us out of the house, but not out among other people.... there are several wildfires in the area, so we thought we might be able to get a view of some of them, but ended up not being able to... oh well.

The view of Wenatchee from Blue Grade. It should be noted that this was mid-day, sunshiney, and hot. However, this smoke is not from our wildfires here, but from the ones up in British Columbia. Apparently a good portion of that Province is on fire, and the smoke from them funnels right down and settles into the Wenatchee Valley. Oh Joy!
Cleaning the Earf. I've learned to take extra bags and hand sanitizer along with us in Rovey so Kiki can clean up after everyone wherever we go. It's incredibly sweet, I only wish she would clean her room with such gusto.

Gratuitous Rovey Shot.

Miles of brown... until you get close to it, and you realize there are textures, shades of tan/brown/yellow/sage/green, flowers and vibrance speckled throughout, and it is so lovely.

Spotting places we know...

After that we headed up to Leavenworth, and took the circuitous route around it back to Icicle Creek. Icicle Creek is SO lovely... I especially love it on a Wednesday, in the Dead of Winter when it is not lined with ridiculous amounts of people-I love the Leavenworth area, I just wish everyone from the other side didn't love it quite so much as well--although the tourist money is important, and visiting during the week is lovely... just gotta avoid it on the weekends. Perhaps I shall have to visit it on a Wednesday, in the Dead of this Winter, and take some pictures for ya'll. Meanwhile, here are just a few summer pictures...

Due to the smoke, everything had a lovely orange hue.

Hope you're having a lovely week!