Labor Dave Weekend

We attended our first concert as a family last weekend and had so much fun -DMB was the perfect band and the Gorge was (obviously) the perfect venue ✨

The idea came about rather last minute (the weekend before, Kevin proposed we go to the Saturday show). Through my teens and 20s, I went every summer for the full weekend, so I was only too happy to oblige.

DMB at the Gorge was a rite of passage growing up and it was amazing to be back after what felt like a very quick 14 years 💖

We left my parent's place in Leavenworth Saturday afternoon and headed to Moses Lake where we scored a hotel room for the night (with an outdoor pool, which the kids LOVED), then headed to the venue around 4pm.

The kids had a great time!

Abigail enjoyed dancing to the opening bands and making glow stick bracelets once the sun set; George had so much fun riding on our backs while we danced, then falling asleep on the lawn by 9pm; and Ben pretty much chilled - he wasn't outwardly happy or sad, he was just taking it all in.

Here are some pictures, if you'd like to see:

George's first Gorge porta potty experience - another rite of passage 😉

Mood 😇

Naps on the lawn can't be beat

Our party animal

Abs and I posing with G (who'd taken shade under his chair) 😀

Meeting up with Auntie K!!

Georgie rides!

I mean... 😍

Kevin and I were surprised by how relatively easy the kids were. There are a few things we would tweak next year (namely, getting a spot at the top of the hill for better food / bathroom access, and over the ear headphones for the kids), but all in all it was a success!

We hope to see you again next year, DMB - thanks for a great show 💜

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