Thursday, October 20, 2011

Wonderful Washington






What a great time we are having back in Washington with family and friends. So busy that I have neglected my blogging and haven't even loaded up any pictures to post. I will rectify that when we get to our camp host job in November and have full wifi service.

The short version of the last month is that we have caught up with Kirstin & Cline, Annemarie & Cindy, Doug & Diane, Kathy & Bill, Jan & Lonnie, Jan & Bill, Diana, Rose, Dave & Rhonda, Rich & Twyla, Deborah & Mary, Chris & Tom, Madonna & Matt, and others that I have probably neglected to post here.

Mostly we have been in Port Townsend with LeAnne & Benny. It has been so wonderful to watch Benny's High School tennis, especially when he and his doubles partner, Egan won the sub-district tournament!!!! Go Benny and Egan. Lots of dinners, walks, tennis, shopping and just hanging out has been the best. LeAnne has made beautiful updates to her home and yard that are fun to see. Her new patio is spectacular. And we got so lucky on the weather this year. Last year we were in Port Townsend for the month of September and hardly saw the sun due to clouds fog and rain. This year it was glorious. Days and days of clear blue skies, cold and clear with beautiful fall color everywhere. Amazing!

When we got to Port Townsend, Chris, Shannon and Izzy came for a long weekend and we all had a blast. Nana, Auntie Anne, and Grandpa had a night with Izzy so Mama and Papa could have a dinner and movie date night. We also went to the Saturday Market and had some great meals at LeAnne's. Izzy got to know her Auntie and we all had fun family time.

While we were at Fort Worden, we got a new job..... volunteer job that is. Next May and June (2012) we will be volunteers at the Coast Artillery Museum at Fort Worden. We take admission, explain the museum to guests, sell gift shop items, and do research. This is Benny's senior year of high school and the District and State Tennis tournaments are in May. His graduation is in June and we will be here for all of it. Our last hurrah with our oldest grandson while he is still at home.