Grandma Sue Came, too!

A few days after my folks took off, my mother-in-law, Sue, came out to celebrate Madelynne's birthday and visit us. We had her go-go-going the entire time she was here, but she was grateful for the time spent with us. We ventured to Staircase Campground, located in Olympic National Park, for a weekend camping adventure. We also checked out the fair, to see if the pictures I entered received anything. The one I entered of Madelynne, running on the beach at Hobuck, got an Honorable Mention ribbon, so I was stoked. I ended up framing that one and will be putting it up in our den downstairs. Brad and I enjoyed the time and company with his mom, as she helped us get the studio apartment connected to our garage ready for a renter and spent some quality time with Miss Madelynne.

Celebrating her birthday while camping

Relaxing at the site

Fun at the fair

Riding the carousel

She's fearless

Grandma Sue and Madelynne

Helping clean up at camp

Swimming near Lake Cushman

Staircase

My tree hugger

Wading with Grandma

Having fun at the fair

Looking at our campsite

Gooey, yummy smores!

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