June 13, 2013 Everyone has arrived for the reunion in Seattle. Doug and Stephanie have made an awesome plan. We are well fed and very comfortable - looking forward to the activities ahead. (However, Jason's family came earlier and have been exploring the area. Darrin and Tyler and their families also came early to see a Mariner's Game on Wednesday.)
Lunch is delicious sandwiches and yummy snacks.
Above is Jackson, McKay, Preston, Carson, Lincoln, and Ryan. Below is Anna, Brooklyn, Avery and Lauren.
Darrin, Candis, and Doug lunching.
Stephanie, Shawnee, and Doug also lunching.
Natalie Williams N. came by to see Deveny and have lunch with us. Tyler and Rose are enjoying their lunch.
After lunch we traveled to Lake Meridian Park where the kids played on multiple toys, swings and gadgets. You can see Avery, Lila, Kenzie and Jordan.
Below is Daisy, Brooklyn, Isaac, Jackson, McKay, Xavier, and Avery.
Lila and Mackenzie loved the swings.
The little lake is so pretty and the scenery is gorgeous. I missed pictures of the ballgame. After the park we went back to Doug and Steph's for spaghetti dinner. Yum, yum. Then that evening Rose, Shawnee, Candis, Deveny, and I went to the church with Steph to play volleyball. (Now where did that picture go??)
Friday morning we all headed off to hike at Coal Creek Falls. Tyler, Rose, Avery, Lila, and Grace are ready.
Shantel, Hunter, Landon, Lauren and Jason are ready.
Deveny, Preston, McKay and Brooklyn are ready.
Doug, Stephanie, Mackenzie, Coleman, Jordan, and Jackson are ready.
Darrin, Carson, Shawnee, Daisy, and Damon are ready.
Candis, Ryan, Lincoln, Xavier, Isaac, Eva and Anna are ready.
Jason, Douglas, Deveny, Mom, Candis, Tyler, and Darrin made it to the bridge at the Falls. (The Falls is to the left and up the hill a short way.)
Grandma and the grandkids we could gather for the picture. Who's missing?
This is Coal Creek Falls. It was a trek to get there. We saw lots of caterpillers, centipedes, slugs, and even a mole. There were pretty flowers and even berries along the pathway.
The kids gathered near a cave looking formation. (You can see Daisy looking up at her Dad who was sprinkling water on the kids. They thought is was starting to rain.)
Stephanie and Coleman.
Anna, Avery, Lauren, Jordan and Damon in the back yard after lunch at Coulon Park. Dinner will be chicken burritos. They were delicious. (Steph and Jordie went to Jordan's Pre-School graduation.)
Darcy, Cindy, Jeremy and Keith came to visit for awhile Friday evening. It was good to see them.
Saturday morning we went to Pike's Place, and walked the alley to see the gum wall. Lila and Avery are in front of the gum wall.
After Pike's Place we boarded the ferry to Bainbridge Island. We are missing Doug's family and Tyler's family and Darrin who were still walking and looking around the ferry. It was a pretty day (a little windy) - the ride across the water was beautiful and exciting. Everyone loved it. We could see sailboats in the water.
After we arrived on the Bainbridge Island Jordan, Isaac, McKay, Jackson and Xavier were playing in the circle while parents decided where to find lunch. Everyone ate where they wanted.
Grace (the youngest at the reunion) and Rose.
Back toward Seattle from Bainbridge Island - then on to the Space Needle.
Lila playing the music bar at the Lake Meridian Park on Thursday.
Darrin, Jeremy, and Jason Friday night at Doug's.
Thank you Doug and Stephanie for the great time in the great northwest. You are wonderful hosts.
We love you. We wish everyone could have been there. Those there had a very good time.
