The Great Outdoors?

We took Sam on a camping trip this summer in the Leavenworth area, along with Aunt Abby. Unfortunately, our visions of easily introducing Samantha to the great outdoors were perhaps a bit naive, as we encountered swarms of mosquitos, nearly 100 degree temps during the day yet freezing temps at night, and a very difficult night sleep for all four of us! Indeed, the highlights of the weekend were the non-camping portions of the trip, including a day trip to Lake Wenatchee, a dinner in Leavenworth, a visit to an organic farm in Wenatchee, and great lunch stops along the drive there and back. We'll definitely try camping again...but maybe not til next summer! Here are some pics (um, yes, that's Karen and Sam squeezed into the little sun tent, trying to keep away from the mosquitos!).