Up early and enjoyed the buffet breakfast before heading off to Crater Lake. Beautiful day again and Kaleb was hoping to go swimming! Arrived at the lake and everyone was very excited to see that there was still snow on the mountains and as we drove higher and higher it got closer and closer. We pulled over for our first glimpse of the magnificent lake and for the kids to play in the snow and practice their baseball and softball skills!
Saw the cutest little chipmunk at one of the lookouts! Just sat there posing - he was adorable!
Next stop was the walk down to the bottom of the lake, what should have been a 25 minute walk. Instead, Kaleb slipped over and as we were holding hands he dragged me down too. I went over him & my knee landed on the biggest and sharpest rock there! It really hurt and cut a really deep gash in my leg. Ian was so calm and luckily there was a lady behind with a first aid kit.
Had to drive around the rest of the lake anyway, stopped at a few more lookouts, let the kids have a play in the snow and then off to the hospital. They were pretty amazing. I went straight in. Biggest needle I've ever seen in my life and more painful than any other needle I've ever had!! Cleaned it out, x-rayed, had 3 doctors come & have a look - I think they were actually pretty impressed with how deep it was! Cut right through to the tendon!! 8 stitches later (3 internal & 5 outer), knee brace and crutches and I was ready to go! Wasn't exactly the day we had planned! 😩
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