yum fried rice- that I made. thanks Candy for showing me how.
E's music teacher Sandy back from her Midwest vacation.
Don't let anyone tell you you can't. You Can.
E spoiled us again with cake pops. I love that he will eat lots of vegetables when bribed with these things.
family bike ride to library, then Daddy's favorite coffee shop for breakfast burrito, then playground.
7 years. He's a handsome guy.
he was a road trip champ.
Welcome to WAshington
Mt Stuart in the distance. I tried to capture the wonder outside along our road trip, but my little camera can't do justice.
rest stop stretch
the last bit over Snoqualmie Pass
Grandpa teaching how to make perfect easy over eggs
I remember the smell of this lodge from my childhood.
she now plays with the State Civic Symphony
Koosharem in beautiful Grass Valley
hospital in Salina where my mother was born
Grandpa was so great to plan such a fun vacation. Grandma told us about some of our relatives in these small towns of Loa, Bicknell, Salina, and Koosharem. I was named after Johanne Marie Jensen.
the 3 room motel my Grandpa built
Anasazi State Park
Calf Creek Falls
running around the bend once we could hear the waterfall
cold water.
so peaceful was our hike out. surrounded by the beautiful outdoors. I loved the gamble scrub oak. I loved the native paintings, and also the desert varnish.
E loved to listen to J practice. It was wonderful.
first a visit to This is the Place Heritage Park. super fun. thank you Grandma!
cute idea, the kids could really milk the cow. water came from the udders into the bucket.
panning for gold
inside the Navajo hogan
such a peaceful place to relax. thanks to uncle J for letting us set up our base camp here in Koosharem.
smores :)
