We are still living in Bellevue, Washington. Our grown children were able to visit us here last week. We were sooo excited to see all of them. These visits are few and far between and much looked forward to and treasured afterwards. Especially in light of the deaths we have had in my family this summer, I was really looking forward to their visit.
Our daughter Kara and husband Nick arrived first. After an overnight with us, they were off for a vacation on the Oregon coast but we knew they were coming back when the rest of the family arrived.
Our son, Josh came next for a day before his wife and our only grandson Silas arrived. It was fun to have an entire day with Josh to just hang out. But I must admit we were all glad to have Teresa and Silas arrive especially when their plane was delayed and it was very early in the morning. Silas at 5 looked like a “deer in the headlights” when he first saw us. He was sooo tired from that long flight from the east coast. I think it was about 14 hours of travel. That is long for any age!
We got to see a lot of things around Seattle. We went to the Pike Place Market,
We saw the Space Needle but went up in the Smith Tower which was MUCH cheaper and had great views of the city, the port and Mt Rainier.
Mt Rainier
We got to the Museum of Flight at Boeing. We had seen the Blue Angels practicing earlier in the day so it was really fun to show Silas how big the airplanes were.
We also got to see the Chittenham Locks where boats go from fresh water to sea water or the reverse. We got to watch a boat go through. There was also a fish ladder there and we did see some salmon and hear an interesting talk about salmon. We wore Silas out and so he rested on my back.
There was a botanical garden there as well.
We also got to go on a boat from camp and go tubing and Nick and Josh even tried wake boarding. We all came back tired but had a great time. I forgot my camera this day. Oops!
We took the scenic route to Bellingham, where Kent’s parents live. We took a short ferry boat ride from the town of Mulkiteo
Then the road to Deception Pass
and then Chuckanut Drive to Bellingham. It was great scenery even though a bit cloudy. Kara and Nick got some Clam chowder which was much enjoyed.
We met up with Kent’s brother Glen and family in Birch Bay, WA. Mom and Dad Reimer and Kent’s sister LeAnn and husband Ken were there as well. We met again on Saturday at Mom and Dad’s farm.
Everyone seemed to enjoy picking raspberries but Silas especially did with Great-Grandpa Reimer.
On Sunday we went to church with Mom and Dad and then to their church picnic and celebrated there Mom and Dad’s 65th Wedding Anniversary. It was so fun to be with their church friends as well.
Nick took family pictures but I don’t have the one of all of us so I will just put this one of our family with Grandpa and Grandma in here. I will add the other one later on.
My favorite one of Silas and I.
All the family is now at their respective homes. We loved the time together and now have sweet memories until the next time.
We do pray that you will have some special time with your family to treasure.
Love to you all,
Jan for the Roaming Reimers
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