Backpacking

Dave and I, and some of our closest friends, decided we needed an adventure. We decided on backpacking. We headed out to Eastern Oregon to the Umatilla Wilderness. (All the cool places we wanted to go were still under a lot of snow.) This picture is us just getting ready to start on the trip. I know my pack looks bigger then Daves. It's not really. I just couldn't fit my sleeping bag into my pack.
This is some of us taking a break. It was really hot and we had ticks jumping on us. Yes, my crazy friend Kati took her 3 month along. She couldn't handle us going without her.
Here's Dave and I on the second day. We were climbing to the ridge of these mountain ranges. It was a beautiful view. All the spring wildflowers were out too. You have to see it in person to really get how beautiful it was.
This picture is intitled "My Oregon Granola Picture." I would fit into SE Portland really well wearing this outfit.
On the last day of our 5 day adventure, we came to a great watering hole. We swam all day. This is me teasing Dave's farmer tan. Isn't he cute despite the ugly tan lines?

Anyway...we had a blast. Thanks to Mom and Dad Harris for watching our crew so we could get out! It's been awhile!