We have decided that for the next 5 years (if not longer), it will not be easy to travel with the kiddos. However, rather than be a prisoner to our home, we are saying “yes” to all trips whenever possible. We figure that a 3 hour trip will always take at least 5 and that there will be many times that we have to deal with crying children, however, if we go with lowered expectations, we will create many more memories than if we were to just say “no, its too hard.” So, when Tim and Aly invited us to Lake Chelan for my birthday weekend, we went for it. The drive out took 3 hours of which only the last 25 minutes were unbearable. However, Tim and Aly made it so worth it as we walked in to a lake paradise. We were welcomed by tiki torches, an outdoor fireplace and a huge glass of wine. They wined and dined us (Aly is an amazing host and Tim has all the toys in the world to play with) all weekend long and made us feel so welcome and relaxed. The best part was that I got to spend my birthday with a mellow husband that did not have to work and my two beautiful children. Thank you Tim and Aly!!!