Sweet reunion

Family is numero uno - no matter how we're related or where you live, we are family. And since my grandparents passed away when I was 8 and 16, I have a special place in my heart for Jeff's grandparents. Grandpa Risenmay and Grandma Reynolds have since passed away, but they were still living when we got married and we spent many wonderful moments with them. So off to Portland to visit with Grandpa Reynolds. We provide much needed entertainment for him. :)

Always fun to eat 'dinner' with Grandpa at noon....

 

 

silly girl.

silly boy.

A good game of  'Gotcha'

ice cream is a must while we watch the birds

high-fives and a 'muckles' (knuckles) or a boxing match as it appears

Back to Grandpa's room where all the fun toys are: wheelchair, cane, and walker provide the kids with endless entertainment.

This is one of my favorite pictures - kids are riding around making lots of noise - Grandpa just chillin' in the chair enjoying the moment.

OREOS are a must - Grandpa always has cookies for the kids.

Time to say good-bye. We had to take Jeff to his aunt's house to fly back to Phoenix the next day and we needed to get on the road to Richland.

Okay maybe this one and the next one are my favorite. Tears of joy we came to visit and sadness that we're leaving.

 Finished this post just in time for Grandpa's birthday in a couple weeks - we love you!

H&G. Hi and Good-bye!

 It's an oldie but a goodie - can you name that movie?!

 One last round of foosball

 one last round of tears over not getting a fair chance to play foosball and here have a freeze-pop because we have a ton and don't want to throw them out or leave them behind.

 vaca-maca Steven

 this is how you give Grandpa Reynolds a hug from Steven when we get to Portland

Finally! We finally were able to see the Nilssens.....we just couldn't meet up and the hour before we left, we played at the park said H&G and went on our way to Portland. It was so good to see them even if for that brief time. Great friends we miss ALOT.

 Soren and Abbey

 Svea, Abbey, Soren, and Lucas

 Liv, Ashley, and me

While I said good-bye, Jeff put together a little photo-tour of the place.

 finally in the car and on the road - Mt Shasta here we come!

 for my brother Ryan and nephew Ryan