We Did the Puyallup!

There are many versions of a popular song around here this time of year. It's called "Do The Puyallup" and is about going to the fair. To hear a country version or a gospel version click on http://www.thefair.com/puyallup-fair/fair-experience/song.php

Paul and I, retired folks that we are, took eight hours last Wednesday and went. From noon until nine we did the Puyallup! It was lots of fun.

It was a school day, but you wouldn't know it from the crowds. Someone told me that some of the schools around here have "field days" where the whole class goes. I think there were lots of kids having a personal field day as well!

Aren't these long-eared goats cute?

Paul enjoys the commercial buildings to see what wonderful gadgets the hucksters are selling. My favorites are the animals, hobbies, quilts and flowers.

This goat wasn't afraid to get up close and personal!

"Sure! Go ahead and take my picture."

Polish chicks wear little fluffy topknots that look like hats.

An eight-year old girl grew this pumpkin weighing over 1000 pounds!

Pretty interesting jack-o-lantern!

These arrangements of fruits and vegetables are amazing.

There were wonderful flower displays including these dahlias.

Patient husband waiting for his wife to look at the quilts.

It's on for one more week.

Come do the Puyallup with us!

Late Summer Travels

Paul and I have traveled almost the full length of Interstate 5 this summer--30 miles from the Mexican border to 20 miles from the Canadian. Most recently we went with Melanie, Karl and kids plus Valerie and Mike to the beautiful area around Washington's snow-covered Mount Baker.

This is the famous "Picture Lake" where wildflowers bloom next to patches of snow at "Heather Meadows". We spent three nights at a house in Snowline, in the Mt. Baker recreational area, where we hiked, fished and swam.

Pretty large snowballs!

Mike contemplating fishing.

Karl enjoying the Nooksack River.

Mike going for the pool!

Lauren reading on the shore of Silver Lake.

On the way home some of us stopped at Boeing's Museum of Flight where Mason took a short trip.

Nevada's Not That Bad

On the way to southern California from Idaho, Paul and I recently traveled south through eastern Nevada, a route far less traveled than our usual Nevada crossings. The scenery was different, and we found beauty in the desert.

Old Town San Diego

While in southern California in June, Paul and I spent an afternoon visiting San Diego's historical district, and had some wonderful Mexican food for lunch.

It was fun to see the living history exhibts in the restored homes, municipal buildings, and shops.

"I think I'll buy this dress." --RA

Idaho Visit

As part of our summer vacation, Paul and I attended the Lars Larsen, Sr. family reunion (Paul's mother's family) in Kimberly, Idaho, near Twin Falls. We visited the famous Perrine Bridge over the Snake River canyon. It is so amazing!

Paul shakes the hand of Ira Burten Perrine (Idaho pioneer) The Perrine bridge is one of only a handful of locations worldwide where BASE jumping is legal

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There is a temple under construction in Twin Falls.

Fun With Nate and Jane....and Boys!

Nathan, Jane, John, Alex and Chris spent a week with us in July.
Even though we had some rain, we had a great time.

A highlight for John was practicing golf with his dad....with his very own golf clubs!

An empty box was fun, too! (Note the banged-up face due to a fall enroute. . .it was better by the time he went home.)

We celebrated Spencer's birthday while they were here. John enjoyed it as much as Spencer.

Popcorn was fun, too....

Chris practiced his walking....pretty good for seven months!

Alex in a rare quiet moment! What a busy guy!

Come again soon!

Summer Fun at Legoland

Paul and I joined Perry, Monica and family at Legoland in the San Diego area. It was fun, and the park is beautiful!

On the way!

Here we are! Fun ahead...

Tim, our dinasauer expert, seeing what it would feel like to be hatched!

How many legos do you think it took to make this guy ?

Sir Matthew riding to the rescue, sword in hand. Wait! He's flying to the rescue!!

Pete practiced his driving in Lego Town. . .only five years to go for the real thing!

He's eating well so he'll be good to go!

Legoland's mini buildings are amazing! Tim and Andy enjoyed the view.

Only 380,792 legos in the US Capitol!

Andy thought the best part was the water park. It felt great on a warm day!

What a fun time at a happy place!

Angela agreed!