The first part of June, Colleen and I traveled to see our good Blogging Friend, Darnell, who you all know and love. Colleen thought since I was having a milestone birthday later in June that we should go somewhere fun. And since all 3 of us will be turning 75 on our next birthday, we went to see Darnell. The Mister was on a motorcycle trip, so it was perfect timing. We had fun playing, laughing (as you can imagine) and relaxing in her backyard. We even got to see the infamous "Playhouse and Hammy" and it is so cute.
Darnell
Darnell and Col
And then 5 days after getting home from Darnell's, we had a planned Family trip to Lake Chelan, in Eastern Washington. We stayed in Manson. The older girls were invited also. Kailey and her boyfriend, P-nut and Avery came but we are missing Maddie.
View from our balcony.
The kids have to get a new stuffy everywhere they go and of course some ice cream.
Connor, Justin, Anna
We went to breakfast at Blueberry Hills. This is a cinnamon roll that we split between all of us and still had some left over. Brad thought we needed this before breakfast.
Blueberry Hills Restaurant
A surprise Graduation Party for Avery
Avery, Kailey, Justin, Connor and Anna
Grandma and Justin
Avery and Kailey out tubing. Kailey fell off and eventually Avery did too. The water is fed by snow melt so is very cold. It was about 57 degrees. The first weekend was only in the low 60's but finally warmed up to the 70's. Still cool for Chelan.
We rented a Pontoon boat. Brad and Rhonda's son, Shawn
Justin. And of course, it wouldn't be a vacation without one of the triplets or more is sick.
Justin was sick, throwing up a few days before we left, then Anna came down with it the next night and then Ramie was feeling puny the first couple of days. Brad and Connor were fine.
However, Justin kept running a slight fever and so we don't know if he had a sinus infection or allergies, but they took him into the ER. He would be fine on and off. While waiting he said he felt fine and so they left not seeing the doctor also because the pharmacy was closed so they couldn't get a prescription anyway. He seems to be fine now. And now they are off on another vacation to Black Butte with Ramie's sister's family.
On the boat trip, some of the brave ones, jumped into the freezing water and of course our little dare devil was one of them. Here she is jumping.
Avery, Dad and Anna
Nona, Connor and Grandma
Cousins, Brad and Shawn
All of the kids went for a hike one morning. Rhonda and I declined. We walked into Manson and took a look around.
Rhonda & Shawn
Avery, Kailey and P-nut
Justin
Anna trying to warm up after her plunge.
Anna, Connor, Justin, Nona and Grandma
The kids playing on the grass while Brad, Ramie and Shawn were Wine Tasting
Connor and Mom take a walk into Manson.
So, our little dare devil Anna was the first one to go on a jet ski with dad. The boys were a little hesitant and need coaxing. HaHa.... Ramie told them to just get on and they could decide if they wanted to go for a ride or not and they could control the speed. They both finally agreed to go for a ride and alternated between fast and slow. Of course, Anna and dad were jumping waves.
Justin and Mom
Connor and Mom
Avery
P-nut and Kailey
Another day we spent the day playing Put-put golf
Connor taking his turn.
Grandma and Anna wait our turn.
Justin taking a shot
Dad helping Connor get across the strip.
Justin
After the golf game, Brad, Avery, Kaily and me.
June 24th, My 75th Birthday
My older son, Kelly and his wife flew up here from AZ to surprise me on the weekend before my birthday. It's been a while since I have had both of my boys with me on my birthday. I had such a wonderful birthday. So blessed.
Out for Dinner on Friday Night
Petrina, Kelly and me
Ramie, Me, Brad
Justin, Connor & Anna
Rhonda and I
Petrina, Kelly, me, Rhonda, Brad, Ramie, Anna, Connor and Justin
Saturday - Portland Spirit, lunch cruise, perfect weather and great food.
Petrina & Kelly
Connor, Anna, Justin and Grandma
All of us before the cruise.
The weekend could not have been any better. Nothing like family to celebrate with....
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