Last Summer Fling

School starts tomorrow so for our last summer fling Jeremy and I were able to set some time aside and go to Crater Lake this past weekend. We had a blast together. It was pretty cold and windy, but it was well worth the trip. We climbed the highest peak, Mt. Scott, rising to about 9,000 ft. (bottom left picture). We were also able to go down to the lake and see how clear it is. My personal favorite was going to what is called the pinnacles. They are formations of ash from past volcanic activity. They stand tall along the banks of Sand River (pictures in link below).
To view all our pictures from Crater Lake go to:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jeremymikkelsen/CraterLake2006

Girls Weekend Out

Mom, our friend Ginger, her daughter Stacie and I went to Seaside, OR. It was the best weather I personally have ever seen at Seaside. We have made this outing an annual event where we stay the night at Seaside, shop, and eat. We hit all of the same stores and eat the same food. These times have become special to me as I have become older. Mom and Ginger no longer treat me like a teenager, but treat me like an equal who has the same trials and joys in life as they do. We had a good time of meaningful conversation along with antics and laughter. Thinking about the day when I will no longer be able to go on this annual trek saddens me and makes me appreciate the time I do have with friends and family on this earth and in this state.