History has proven that summer in the Northwest doesn't begin until after Independence Day - this year was no different. July 3rd, it was pouring rain; July 4th, 80 degrees and beautiful. The weather has been that way ever since.
On Sunday, my friend, Missy, and I decided to go on a hike. Her roommate had suggested we hike Mt. Si because she had done it a few days earlier. We left around lunchtime to drive to Mt. Si and were excited to spend the next couple hours outdoors.
My sister, Jen, and...
