Memorial Day

In the evening we went to the graves this year for memorial day as we always do. I am so grateful for that tradition and for a husband who is so supportive. It is wonderful that we have such loving extended family!

We also had a really fun day. First we went out to sandy point at lucky peak and had a BBQ picnic and the kids played with cousins.

in the afternoon the girls went to a movie, it was pretty fun to go out with my mom and sister (and baby).

We also spent time together with the Barthlome's in the evening when they came over, the guys went to a movie and the kids played.

Memorial Day Weekend- first family of 5 camping trip

We where very brave this memorial day. We went to the kids last soccer practice of this session and then drove up to the ward camp out. We only have one picture but believe me that was an accident.
The boys had a lot of fun! Lawrence did really well i kept him bundled really well and only Mitch and I and my mom held him. We had a great time and found some cool places! Its so nice to be around family!
We stopped on teh way back to get a picture by this Tunnel which is the coolest one i have ever seen in this area of Idaho, i would have loved to jump in the picture and other cool poses but we had limited time -we where after all in the middle of the road.

Sunday - Tacoma/ Buckley and the trip home- Day 4

Sunday - Tacoma/ Buckley and the trip home- Day 4

That morning we got up and left early. We packed our stuff up and left so early in order to spend some quality time in Mitchells home areas of WA.

Not 15 min into the drive towards Seattle and kayden got sick poor baby- I had forgotten to give him Dramamine! So he spent the whole car ride with a towel under him. Fortunately we had a change of clean clothes for him to put on.

 First we headed to Tacoma, a walk on Rushton Way. We saw the big boats and jelly fish. After that we went all around town and saw a lot of beautiful and familiar sights. We took our time. We went to some parks with the kids and on a nature walk. Then we went to a seafood restaurant-kid friendly- right on the sound with a great view! After lunch we had ice cream- oh so good- on the pier. The kids saw several trains, the outdoor seating area on the water is right by train tracks- like the parking lot is on the other side of the tracks- crazy close and the kids will probably never forget how big and fast and loud trains are up close!.

After the food we decided to take a little tour of the area Mitch used to live on our way to the freeway.

Then we headed up to Buckley and Enumclaw to see Mitchell’s family’s old farmhouse and his Grandparents Grave. NO flowers- but we did bring a perfect sand dollar to place on the grave and mitch picked a few little flowers he found.

After all that goodness we set out towards Yakama by way of the great Mt Reiner National forest…. So.Stinkin.Beautiful.

Not much to say because it was just beautiful. We loved the drive through and committed to come back some day.

After that we just drive until we got to Jessica & Todd’s place. They kindly feed us dinner. Our kids fell in love with the playroom Todd’s mom has set up- it is sweet! We were so glad we could stop and visit them! Thank you Jessica and Todd we love you guys!! P.S. their family has the sweetest dog!

After that stop I drove- knowing the Mitch worked the next day. The drive was more eventful then you might think. There was a crazy lightning storm coming over the Mts. I won’t lie to you I wanted to take out my camera and take pictures like a mad woman- but you know I was driving in the dark on the freeway in the Mts in a storm so I didn’t take pictures but let me tell you it was AWESOME!!

We made several stops … kids and not feeling good etc. But in the end we made it home around 2:45 AM and everyone went to bed as they were. I waited to clean out the car and get everyone bathed until the next day.

We gave the trip an A+ and have already made a list for the things we want to do next time we are up in WA- Gig Harbor, Mt Reiner and the art museum … and a few other goodies I think the ocean is another must!

Remembering those who have gone before

On memorial day, in the evening, we went to see family graves and place flowers there.
It was a great teaching opportunity with our kids. We go every year.
Families can be together forever. We talked about temples, we talked about Heavenly Father plan, we talked about life.
We are so grateful for those who have gone before us.

The rain started up again, literary a min after we got in the car to head home. Tender Mercy!