What a fabulous weekend or relaxation, fun, and adventure. Janelle and I drove up to the always lovely Leavenworth (very cute Bavarian-style town in the North Cascades) and were able to spend a relaxing weekend enjoying one more glorious weekend here in the Northwest. We were able to stay in a cabin belonging to Janelle's aunt and uncle, thank you so much Carolyn and John for the kind use of the lovely facility!! We played a few hands of cards, some trivial pursuit and spent many a moment on a very complex puzzle we found while staying there. In between we found time to hit the nearby trails for a quick, if not steep, hike into the woods and got some additional Northwest wildlife photos which I seem to be really stocking up on this summer. I know dad would be proud!! We were also able to hit the local Starbuck's with the glorious backdrop of the Cascades, sure is a nice way to enjoy an iced Chai in my mind!! We were then off to a childhood passion of Janelle's in the form of one Slidewaters water park!! We had a great time hitting all of the attractions in the park, had some yummy park burgers and chicken nuggets and cruised back to the cabin for another relaxing night without phones, TV, or even radio. Just some time to cook some pasta, hit the puzzle once again, and take it easy. 10 hours of sleep later I felt rejuvenated for sure!!! I am looking forward this week to get in a meal with visiting aunt and uncle Tony, the parents arrive on Thursday and then some Seahawk action!! Full weeks ahead as usual. This sure was a nice time to re-charge the batteries for all of the fun left in the month!! A few planned volleyball tournaments, parents visit, friend's (Mike Repka) wedding at the Seattle Center, and who knows what else I might cook up on short notice. It has been a great summer so far and I expect nothing less in the remaining weekends and warm days as we send this one out with a bang!!