Monday, November 24, 2008

Summer 2008--WA, MI and OR Fun

Indeed, our summer holiday flew by entirely too swiftly. Fortunately, between mid-June and Aug. 1, we did a lot and re-connected with many. Here are some highlights:
Washington highlights:
...for Robb and Marea...fresh air, NW scenery, BBQ parties with family and friends, good eats!!, Gpa and Gma's mobile home in Birch Bay (temporary, ideal housing and location--thanks!!), TIME WITH LOVED ONES!
...for Judah....blueberry pancakes with Beppa, ALL of Auntie Sally's (and Darryl's) foods, cookies with Grammie, turning 4 years old!, playing with Alex and Emma, riding bikes around park, Brooke!, TV cartoons in the mornings, the bunkhouse, fresh strawberries, time with loved ones!!
...for Avery....learning to walk more proficiently, turning 1!, learning how to go to sleep at night without screaming her head off for 20+ minutes first, and of course, bonding with loved ones!
Michigan highlights:
...reconnecting with cousin, Meribeth, and her family, Moose Tracks ice cream, Marea's brother, Jason, and family--wife, Lynn, and two kids, MaryHelen and Noah. crashing the scooter (Marea), a night out in GR--the BOB, and I don't know the other places, but Robb crashed an open mike, staying at an incredible home on Lake MI: zip-line, small sailboat, playroom, firepit, S'mores, venison, squeaky sand, etc! And...TIME WITH LOVED ONES!



Oregon highlights:
...for Robb and Marea....hanging out with the Tyvands, Stalkers, and Woods, good eats and drinks, China charades (K204!), cleaning off filthy, dusty children, outdoor concert, TIME WITH LOVED ONES!
....for Judah and Avery....hand fishing at the lake, outdoor concert, creating dust storms, good eats, time with JACK and Vera, Talin and Alma, and Miss Molly, etc!


Soooo good to go home for an extended period of time during the best time of the year. And we're glad we'll be coming home for Christmas in a couple weeks this year, too!!
See more pictures by clicking on the links at the top!


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As a family, we have decided to venture overseas in order to experience new cultures, travel God's beautiful world, and create some amazing family memories. We hope you enjoy our thoughts and pictures!