Big Yellow Butterflies

Annika and I were captivated by the delicate fluttering of these colorful creatures. A few times a day we would stop and follow a gorgeous monarch as it flitted across the yard of the Youngs' incredible property in Eastern Washington. It's right on Lake Palmer which is a sparkling jewel in northeast part of our state.

We just came back from a 4 day trip to their lodge up there, and it was an absolutely fabulous vacation. The girls all had a blast. The men got to do their gold panning (no bling for the ladies, but they had fun trying) while we ladies went to explore the nearby town of Tenasket with its many evident artists, gardeners and health food enthusiasts.

Anne, Dana, Joseph and Amy are all precious and super fun friends. Dana works so hard to keep that place up, and to get everyone out having fun in his boat. Anne is also the ever gracious hostess. Their girls and ours are like peas in a pod. The tubing and boating was exhilerating, and the lake was warm and so refreshing.

Oddly, we didn't take a single photo this year. We have some from last year's trip (which was in June and not as warm...we actually got pretty cold on the boat). Anyway, the memories of the warmth (in everyway) of this trip will surely be in our memories forever.

Now it's time to work on my job application for the Verity Mom. I'm so excited...