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Sunday, August 30, 2009

On The Way Home 08/30/2009

We stopped at the Wild Horse Casino on the way home. It was a little after Pendleton, Oregon. It was a night with laundry, swim, and a little gambling!!!

These were teepee's that you could rent to stay in...Janessa, Mia, and Shanna.
Mia and Janessa...
Granny and the girls....
Mia and Janessa in the gift shop....
The trip home was less eventful. It was nice to get home but would rather live closer!!!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Off to Detroit Lake for a Barbecue 08/29/2009

David fishing with Brian...
We found a duck...the kids fed it chips...
Brian feeding the duck...
Mia trying not to get dad's sweatshirt wet. The wind was blowing and the sand was getting in her eyes.
Ken and Shanna....
Mom and Janessa....
Janessa and Shawn picking flowers. They had so much fun together!
Time for a barbecue.....granny and Brian.
Or fishing....David.
Carol, Nick, and Ken.
Time to go....
It is always so much fun being around David, Carol, Nick, Brian, and Shawn! Thank you!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Salem, Oregon 08/28/2009

We made it to David and Carol's house (Ken's brother).....

Janessa and her cousin Shawn...
Mia playing in the trailer...
Janessa and her cousin Brian playing in the trailer...
Then off to Mike's house (Ken's dad) for a barbecue....
Ken and step mom Irene....
Ken, nephew Nick, and his mom.
Nephew Nick....
Carol (sister in law) and Shawn....
Ken's dad, Ken's brother David, and Ken all cooking!
Ken and his brother David....
David trying to fix dad's hot tub!
Granny...I love this picture!
Cousin Shawn, Janessa, and Mia...
Mia....
Janessa, Mia, and Brian having a blast jumping...

THANK YOU MIKE AND IRENE FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL BARBECUE AND GET TOGETHER. WE SURE ENJOYED VISITING WITH YOU!