Camping 2011 | The Photos

camping 2011

First off, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts about our dog Lily.

I'm happy to report that she is home safe and sound and is going to make it. We're so happy to have more time with her.

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Today I wanted to share some favorite photos from our camping trip.

We had to cut the adventure a little short with Lily needing to go to the hospital, but the time we had camping with family and friends was really great. I think it's the beginning of a wonderful summer tradition.

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  1. Cathy says…
    07/18/2011

    Love, love the photos, Ali. You almost make me want to camp. Almost. I think I'd be a bit more willing in that Pacific Northwest climate. xo.

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  2. Cindy Andrews says…
    07/18/2011

    Yea! Lily! Oh, the power of prayer...

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  3. Sarah K says…
    07/18/2011

    What is up with the weather here in the PNW??? LOL...kids all bundled up in winter coats. Looks like you had fun.

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  4. Tere says…
    07/18/2011

    Yeah for Lily!
    Yeah for a successful trip!

    Wonderful pictures and what a great spot! May I ask where you camped? I'm in Washington and always looking for new camping adventures!

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    1. Ali says…
      07/18/2011

      We were outside of Olympia at a private campground.

  5. Joanne says…
    07/18/2011

    Great news about Lily!! Yay! Love the camping pictures - just can't believe how big the kids are getting.....love Simon's haircut - so cute on him. Beautiful children...

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  6. Crystal says…
    07/18/2011

    Great photos---looks like a ton of fun. I'm so glad to hear that Lily is on the mend!

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  7. Susie Leggett says…
    07/18/2011

    Awesome camping photos Ali. Love the one of Simon looking straight at you. He is looking so much older these days. Happy that you've got your dog Lily home and doing well. Have a great week.

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  8. Christine says…
    07/18/2011

    So happy for you that Lily is home and ok. Looks like a ton of fun!

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  9. Carolyn HP says…
    07/18/2011

    So glad Lily is home with you now & recovering. Love the camping photos, glad you have time to enjoy some camping, it's so peaceful and always fun. I love all the photos, but the last one of the kids & your dh, well it is an awesome pic full of so much love. Thanks for sharing :)

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  10. Kirsten H says…
    07/18/2011

    So glad to hear about Lily.

    Great shots as always!

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  11. jackie says…
    07/18/2011

    Love your shots. I heart camping. Such a great experience for the little guys too.

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  12. Juanita says…
    07/18/2011

    Love your pictures. I haven't been camping since my children were young. So glad to hear Lily is doing better.

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  13. sarah says…
    07/18/2011

    what a beautiful place to camp! it looks like fun was had by all (i especially love: simon's shirt, miss olive fingers and that last photo of anna). and i'm so happy to hear miss lily is doing well.

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  14. Sharon Dryjanski says…
    07/18/2011

    ALI SO SWEET THANKS FOR SHARING!

    HUGS
    SHARON

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  15. BF says…
    07/18/2011

    Those are great pictures. Looks like you guys had a great time!

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  16. Stacey says…
    07/18/2011

    So glad Lily is better, looks like you had a great time camping!

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  17. Amy P. says…
    07/18/2011

    So glad to hear that Lily is better!!
    Love the photos, I am not a camper but it looks fun, maybe I should try it again!

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  18. Felicia Young says…
    07/18/2011

    Love your photos! These are precious times and you captured them. My children are teenagers and they are not interested in camping, just theme parks right now.

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  19. nerdgrl says…
    07/18/2011

    Glad to hear Lily is doing better. Steffi's been on wet dog food for over half her life because of the bladder stone. I especially love the last pic of Chris with the kids. It just says it all.

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  20. susan garner says…
    07/18/2011

    great news on Lily. Great pics once again. Can i ask if they were all taken in manuel mode.

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    1. Ali says…
      07/18/2011

      Susan - I shoot in AV mode.

  21. dawn says…
    07/18/2011

    So happy Lily is home and safe with her family. The pictures are great and wow you really are roughing it, the lake right there and all those woods. My favorite photo is the last one and I agree the kids look older each time you show us. Simon is very handsome just like his dad also. It looks as though you had a lot of cold days or nights with the winter wear and long sleeves/coats, hope it some warm days too. Can't wait to see what you do with your pictures.

    p.s. I'm so excited and counting down till WITL next week, fun fun fun

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  22. Jamie says…
    07/18/2011

    Thank you for sharing your pictures! Looking at them makes me homesick :( I am from NW WA, but we are currently stationed in the St. Louis area and nothing comes close to the beauty of that area and especially this time of year when we can barely go outside because of the heat and humidity I miss home!! So I loved seeing the scenery in your photos... trees and mountains!! Also glad to hear that your Lily is doing better!

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  23. Sarah Jane says…
    07/18/2011

    What AMAZING pictures! The last two are my absolute favorites!!! The one of your daughter is spectacular the way the light shines on her face; she is SO stinking cute, too! Also, that last one is fantastic - capturing the interaction between your husband and kids. LOVE THESE! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing... kind of makes me want to try camping with kids... someday. - Sarah, SAHM of NB and 25mo old boys

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  24. audra says…
    07/18/2011

    Beautiful pics! Glad to hear about Lily -

    Question regarding WITL. I'm trying to go thru some patterned papers that might work well together. What would you suggest as far as the number of each? Hope this makes sense..... I'd appreciate any input you may have. THANKS!

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    1. Ali says…
      07/18/2011

      I'm just going to have a few - my album will be less pattern paper and more photos and stories.

  25. stephanie says…
    07/18/2011

    All the pictures are wonderful, but that last one takes the cake. What a satisfied Daddy face he has there. : )

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