She had another chance to crawl around. There was sand in every crease in her little body!
On the move...
We also went to Multnomah Falls with LL and Robert while Bry was in town.
Thank goodness for a portable A/C unit!
Yesterday we explored a new area in the Ollalie National Recreation Area (near Mt. Jefferson). The hike included passing 5 tiny mountain lakes and beautiful scenery along the way. It was a place we definitely would love to backpack to and fortunately the area seemed undiscovered. We only saw three other people all day!
Taking a little snack break by Red Lake.
Malia was a trooper, even though it was a long time to be in the carrier. Unfortunately, despite our applying bug repellant, the mosquitoes went to town on her face. The poor girl came home with almost ten bites on her face : ( This picture was taken before they got to her.
Here we are at the top of Potato Butte, with a view of Mount Hood in the background.
The bear grass was in full bloom! We also saw a ton of huckleberry bushes. Here we are at about 5200 feet.
Here is a view of Mount Jefferson and a couple of the lakes we passed along the way.
Here is a view of Mount Jefferson and a couple of the lakes we passed along the way.
