East to West Family

It's hard to be a mother hen when the chicks are 2000 miles away, the wings just don't reach that far! But once in awhile, east comes west, and the nest is filled once again with laughter, stories, sandy beach trips, s'mores, sand, roasted hotdogs, sand, beachcombing, treasures, sand...and aren't we blessed with the advent of digital cameras with multi-gig cards for all those photos!






Pat and Tonya were unable to come, but sent Stephen and Elyse on the train for us to fetch from Portland. We had a houseful! The big tent in the back yard took the overflow of boys...


Carrie and Brent and the punks drove non-stop from Wisconsin to Utah to visit Brent's family, then straight through to Oregon. Oh to be young again...



Cape Meares, across the bay, was the choice for an impromptu beach picnic gathering with the Wrights, Stauffers, Farrs, Kizerians, Summers and friends, and an opportunity for Becky to use her terrific camera and talent for family photos. The smokey fire, roasted hotdogs, and kayaking were a bonus!

All my grandpunks: Lee (10), Collin (13), only grandaugher Elyse (13), tallest Stephen (16), Than (almost 15 - next tallest!), Jayden (8), and my Max (6). Grandpa Dennis left a bit of himself in each of them - they are truly my treasures.

When did they grow up on us??? I miss those little ones, but the big ones are pretty amazing and great fun!

Of course we have to leave some true-to-life recording for posterity..Family reunions are so precious, filling our hearts with renewed bonds of love and appreciation.

Thanks for the memories...