Waking up out at Spirit Lake is just bliss! Every morning that the sun shines we see these sparkly diamonds glistening on the lake. Because Kevin and I sleep out on the porch, we are awoken by this view with accompanied birds every morning. Sometimes I like to take my coffee down to the dockContinue reading Coffee with Diamonds and on the Lake
The Outing Club
Our cabin out at Spirit Lake is actually a part of a housing development that started in the 1920s. The Tesemini Outing Club started out as a club for the Spokane elite; the families would make outings out this beautiful setting on Spirit Lake. I can only imagine the fashions that were involved for eachContinue reading The Outing Club
Cabin Candids: The Freuen Family on the 4th
Freuen Family/Full House For the 4th of July this summer we had a full houseful! The 4th is always such a fun weekend because it’s usually the first one when we’re out at our cabin, and there’s no better way to start it off than with all the Freuens out there! On this day afterContinue reading Cabin Candids: The Freuen Family on the 4th
Where to Stay in the Redwoods: Miranda Gardens
The Redwoods are an amazing site to see! Their massiveness is beyond impressive. They are a mind blowing form of nature similar to the karst formations in Yangshuo, China. The tricky part about travelling through this forest is finding a base–it’s a very vast area with little towns with very limited overnight options. We hadContinue reading Where to Stay in the Redwoods: Miranda Gardens
Happy Pride!
Well, I’m back in Hong Kong complete with wifi whenever I want it! It was actually very difficult not being able to write here on the blog for the entire month of July. I missed posting here a ton, but now I have many, many posts to catch up on–the first being the end ofContinue reading Happy Pride!
Summer Sunglasses Search
So, I did the thing your not supposed to do off a lake dock: I dove into the lake with my sunglasses on–let me correct myself, my FAVORITE sunglasses. Yes, they are total cheapies; I scored them at my regular haunt, Forever 21, so they were definitely under $5. Yet, despite their low price, theyContinue reading Summer Sunglasses Search
DIY: Turn Old Jeans New
Ironically this morning I was talking to my sister-in-law about how it’s been forever (like 2009) since I have purchased a pair of blue jeans. I was thinking I’d go to the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to get an updated pair. But then I remembered this old pair sitting in a drawer out at the cabin:Continue reading DIY: Turn Old Jeans New
A Day in San Francisco
At the end of our road trip we reached our final destination in San Francisco. A dear friend from our first post in El Salvador met us for the day. Brent Brinkerhoff with his two girls, Sofia and Francesca, were gracious enough to be our tour guides for the entire day. We met down nearContinue reading A Day in San Francisco
My Mom’s Cowboy Boots!
It’s kind of a long story. Basically, for the 4th I asked my mom if I could borrow her cowboy boots. She brought out these, and I was shocked they were a new, studded style. I was wondering where her original old pair were….that’s when she told me she gave them to me. I wasContinue reading My Mom’s Cowboy Boots!
Redwoods, California
One of the main reasons we took a road trip was to witness the Redwoods in California. These giant trees are something to see! They are so spectacular in their greatness. I have always wanted to show these giants to our kiddos, and I’m so happy we were able to so with Jane and Alex.Continue reading Redwoods, California
Spirit Lake Spirit
The 4th of July out at Spirit Lake is actually filled with so much spirit. It may seem cheesey, but it’s true. Our little Main Street fills up and a quick parade files through. It may be only about ten minutes, but it’s a neat feat. Then, after, everyone heads over to the community parkContinue reading Spirit Lake Spirit
Stop the Car!
The Spirit Lake Library’s wifi is working this time around, and I have finally been able to upload some pictures from the start of our summer! The four Kremb de la Kremb went on a road trip down Highway 101 with Kevin’s folks, Alex and Jane–also affectionately known as Babaji and Grammie. We had suchContinue reading Stop the Car!