Visit from Marnie, Jed, Tara and Jason

Our friends Tara & Jason, and Marnie, Jed and their baby Zoe came to visit in early July. The weather was great, so we got lots of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

We took them on the walk along Condit Dam; to Joel and Kris's Wind River Winery, our favorite local winery; and we had a picnic by the river composed primarily of cheeses that Tara and Jason brought down from Seattle. We did quite a bit of great eating, actually, which is always a good thing. And we finished off the visit with a late-night star-gazing session before sending them on their way.


Condit Dam walk. Even Zoe got in on the fun (although she didn't have to exert herself much.)


Along the banks of the White Salmon River. It's nice to have such a relaxing spot so close to home!


Zoe, enjoying her first "Mike's Hard" beverage


The lizard that Jason caught in the house. Notice how its front left leg is missing. It was already healed over, so it clearly didn't happen in the process of catching it. (And yes, we did wash the wine glass before using it again.)


Tara with a dozen fresh eggs, bought from a neighbor down the street.

Looking forward to your next visit!

- Mike (& Corinne)