Steilacoom

We visited a pretty town called Steilacoom. Many strange names for towns. I had a delicious crab cake burger(I think--Too many meals to remember).

And there's Puget Sound.

We had dessert at a little place that used to be a hardware store/post office/maybe pharmacy too.

Going to a wedding

My nephew Matt was married a few weeks ago in Roberts, WI so we all got to dress up and hang out together for the big event. I just realized I didn't get a picture of the bride and groom all day and night. Take it from me--they were lovely and handsome.

It's so fun to go from 4 kids to 8! And in May Tessa and Matt will add the 9th--a grandbaby!

The 4-some

Tessa is teaching me how to link. She has a great blog and has done better
at posting lately than I have. Tomorrow maybe I'll do some filling in.

Tanner and Katie Engaged

This is the ring.

This is Katie who will marry Tanner.

Isn't it fun to have a family and then they get married and you get
to have even more family?! Katie is a sweet girl who will be a great
addition to our family! Congratulations!

Jami, Nicki, Joe, and Megan (twins- Megan and Nicki)

Hiking. Tyler and Jami.

Lee and Isaac and the tent that got very wet Friday night when it stormed.

The beach left a lot to be desired--the ducks owned it.

Matt and Tessa

Trevor and Jessee. We hadn't had a birthday for Trevor yet so it happened here.

Isaac who may become a professional ball player someday.

Tanner and Katie.

Cousins Camping

When the kids were growing up, my sister, John, and I would take all 8 kids camping a couple times a year. Lots of great memories made! Last weekend we did it again with the 8 kids and spouses and significant others, and one grandchild and one on the way. About 18 people in all. It was fun to all be together in the great outdoors!

Tanner in his saggy suit trying to get in.

Some of the group around the campfire. One night Jami had an ice breaker game we played and the other night we played Catch Phrase.
Kids are now enjoyable adults to be with!

Tyler brought his boat for skiing and tubing. We were at Lake Wissota State Park near Chippewa Falls. More memories made ;)