Blake Island Camping

Lia and I headed out Friday for the fourth summer in a row for our annual camping trip to Blake Island the last weekend in August.  This has become one of my favorite summer activities and I was so grateful that we had the chance to go again this year.  Since Ron's school district had already started back up, he was unable to come with us--so luckily he agreed to keep Logan at home with him which allowed Lia and I to fully relax and have a great time!  As always, the weather turned out to be stunning after several days of rain and Lia had so much fun exploring the island with her cousins.  We also wrapped up the event by returning to Chris' and Natalee's house on Saturday evening for a big dinner party, including the fresh Dungeness crab that Chris had just caught that day!  Oh how I love the Pacific Northwest on a glorious summer day--especially when fresh crab is involved!

Lia playing in Chris' tent with Garrett, Bryce, Trenton, and Riley (who refused to be in the picture).

 



 

After dinner, we wandered down to Tilacum Village to take a peek at the evening's festivities going on.  Here is Lia with cousins, Vivi and Callie, in front of the marina.

The girls in front of one of the totem poles at Tilacum Village.

 



 

Deer wander this island completely uninhibited by humans.  They can be seen the most at twilight and in the early morning hours.  Here are some of the kids posing in front of the deer we spotted that evening.

 

We wandered down to the docks to watch Bryce try to catch some fish.

 

 

Some of the gang hanging out in our campsite after breakfast on Saturday morning.

Lia enjoyed many trips to the playground while we were on the island.  Here she is with her cousins on the tire swing.

 



 

Lia swinging down the zip line!

The girls and Trenton.

 



 

Before lunch, I insisted that Lia get out to the beach for some beach combing.  Luckily, Brynn agreed to join us!

 

 

The two girls heading out on their hunt for pretty rocks and shells.

 

I just love this picture of the two of them bending over at the same time!

 

Heading back to show off their treasures!

 The girls on a log with me at their side.