We Love Hiking! Chris did an amazing job teaching Wednesday and Thursday night! He is continuously encouraged by students and adults. Saturday we continued with our hiking. We will be doing a different hike every weekend! We tried to tackle Mt. Pilchuck on Saturday -side note- Mt. Pilchuck is one of search and rescues most visited place-- We had to park over two miles from the trailhead and hike in 5 feet of snow on the "road" to get there. When we finally arrived at the trailhead there were postings for an avalanche warning so we decided not to attempt the hike yet. We will head back there in late July! However, we got quite a workout hiking in over 5 miles of fresh (not packed) snow. The view from the trailhead was still worth the work and we look forward to seeing the view from the top! On our way down the mountain a friend called and invited us to the lake with him and his wife... Welcome to Washington where you can hike in the snow and lay out on the boat all in the same afternoon! I am officially nursing my first Washington sunburn. Where's the rain? Don't ask me, I havent seen it! We hated to be away from family on Mother's day but we were able to speak with everyone and sent cards in the mail. Chris flew out yesterday for a pastor's confrence in Cleveland and will return late Wednesday night. We have never been apart for more than a day so this should be interesting! I spent the day with a sweet friend and her family yesterday at the lake, will be cleaning the house today, and having the female youth leaders over at six on Tuesday for dinner. Time should pass quickly. Chris will be speaking at one of the local schools this week so pray for wisdom in what to say! We will be heading out for another hike on Friday and staying over to camp this time. Missing everyone back in Texas but Loving our new home!

In His hands,
Chris and Haley

Pics from the hike Saturday: