In April the kids and I took off for a week in Montana.  The weather was mostly very warm (as it was in WA), so we got to spend a TON of time outdoors.  We discovered a beach we’d never known about, got to hike and play in the woods and at the river, visited Grandpa at work for a tour, did mentos/coke explosions with Aunt Elizabeth, visited with old friends, and I spent some much-needed time relaxing while the kids did much-needed playing with cousins and friends.  We had fun, and we will be heading back soon for our camping vacation, and again, and again… while we are so close.