July 4th Weekend...Crater Lake...more journal art...

We had five days traveling to Oregon over the July 4th holiday weekend. We went first to Ashland where we spent the night with my cousin, Betsy. I visited an art supply store I like there and stocked up on good pens and watercolor book; Betsy took us out to a lovely dinner. The next day we drove north to Crater Lake. I drew these pictures in my journal the next day. There is no way I can capture the true beauty of the lake so I show you these first and then on to the real thing.

The snow around the was unusually high for July...

the reflections in the blue blue blue water are spectacular...

Do they not all call for wanting to get out your paint brushes?

Inspite of all the snow we were warm.

We went to the lodge for lunch. They make a mean burger.

DH told me he had thought of giving me a night at the lodge for my birthday,

but decided on a new camera instead. I love his final choice,

as the camera I will have for years to come.

If you get the opportunity to travel to the south of Oregon

you do not want to miss Crater Lake!

From there we went to see Cris and Con

and I will post photos from that visit later in the week!

It was a fun time together.

;-)