Fun at Cape Meares Beach

Cousins gathered at the beach after setting up for the Mills family reunion. We found some nice logs to build a fire behind. It was a very fun gathering considering we don't get to see one another that often!

Can't you just feel that smoke in your eyes?

Candy enjoyed a little R & R.
















Megan took care of Jesse, herself, and the little one on the way :-).













Elyse hunted for treasure...
Paul enjoyed his little nephew.

















I couldn't resist...



















What a neat place to sit!











Jayden climbed...
Paul and Kayla got soaked...

















Elyse and Lee stacked.

We sure enjoyed one another and time spent at the beach!

Silver Creek Falls

Brent and Carrie came from Wisconsin with their family so they could visit with Carrie's mom (my sister) and attend the Mills Family Reunion. We had the opportunity to enjoy them in our home for a few days. While Bill and Brent golfed, Carrie and I made this trip to Silver Creek Falls with the boys.

Munson Creek Falls

Mom and I made a trip to Munson Creek Falls together. I think everyone in my family had been there at some time, except me. I decided it was about time I went to this local Tillamook attraction that I lived near for part of my life!










Mom took this picture of me...









and I caught her climbing over a big log. Nothing slows her down :-).












The falls were lacy and gorgeous.





































I'm glad I finally went there, especially with my mom.

1970 High School Class Reunion

I had a good time renewing friendships at my 40th class reunion held near Idaville, OR. We were surprised by the arrival of 3 of our teachers: Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Ball, and Mrs. Abrahamson.










As Bill and I drove home from the coast, this was the scene we encountered. Our world sure has some beautiful combinations of colors!

"Work Day" (and fun day) at Mom's

Bill put a new door in for my mom. It was a bit of a challenge because the house had settled over the years, and he had to put the door into a slanted hole!





Mom was Bill's helper...











Candy watered the garden and planted some new starts.













Everything she does is a work of art...even her raised beds!



















We had a couple of twin visitors nearby...











Mom's roses were stunning!


















Her cat is a little cutie...
Candy cooked a wonderful oyster dinner, and we had some beautiful veggies for a salad. She also made a HOMEMADE lemon meringue pie for Bill. Talk about spoiled!

Rappelling at Shellburg Falls

We made our annual trip to Shellburg Falls with the Young Single Adults, and Bill took his turn. I was perched on a bank below taking pictures. It's a bit of a thrill doing this at our ages :-).




























The climb back out is actually more difficult than the rappellling!

Jesse at Ewald Park with Grandma and Papa

Grandma and Jesse















Grandpas are never too old to teeter totter...
or to go down the slide...

















"What's Papa doing with that stick?"
The funny faces Jesse likes to make, he comes by naturally!