Corey and I have an amazing life. We currently live between Phuket, Thailand and Singapore. My work takes me to amazing places and allows me to meet wonderful people. We are truly blessed with good health and a reasonable income. These allow us a lifestyle that many people can only imagine. We realize all of this, and yet there is this small thing... rather a petite thing that now has us grounded in Oregon more than ever. It is not our tiny but lovely beach house, although it is wonderful. It is the most amazing grand daughter ever, Zoe Rose. Ok, I know many of you are grandparents so we won't brag too much, but we now know the joy of hearing a little voice call us by "Papa Mac" or "Spicy Gramma!" It is just the best! This blog is less about travel and more about returning home.
This year Corey has spent a bit extra time in the USA to attend to some family events. My visit was planned around the McDaniel Family Reunion which occurred over Labor Day Weekend. Corey and I used the trip up to St. Marie's, Idaho to stop at my Mom's in Pasco and his Dad and Meg's house in Spokane. While in Pasco I was able to do a short happy hour with friends from KHS. We started planning our 35th reunion... let's keep it moving people!
The weather was lovely for the trip to Idaho! My cousins Sally and Mark Grant hosted the reunion at their place on the St. Joe River. The have made this homestead, originally settled by our Aunt Dolly and Uncle HJ Hartman their own. For me, this beautiful place has sweet memories around every corner. The reunion was well attended by my immediate family and all but one of my 5 siblings was present. We missed Bob McDaniel and family!! The rest of us had some fun in boats down on the river and spent a lot of time eating Mom's cookies. The Grant's put on some great chow and we were able to celebrate our Aunt Peg's birthday over the weekend as well.
Here are some pics from the reunion for those of you that don't do Facebook.
This year Corey has spent a bit extra time in the USA to attend to some family events. My visit was planned around the McDaniel Family Reunion which occurred over Labor Day Weekend. Corey and I used the trip up to St. Marie's, Idaho to stop at my Mom's in Pasco and his Dad and Meg's house in Spokane. While in Pasco I was able to do a short happy hour with friends from KHS. We started planning our 35th reunion... let's keep it moving people!
The weather was lovely for the trip to Idaho! My cousins Sally and Mark Grant hosted the reunion at their place on the St. Joe River. The have made this homestead, originally settled by our Aunt Dolly and Uncle HJ Hartman their own. For me, this beautiful place has sweet memories around every corner. The reunion was well attended by my immediate family and all but one of my 5 siblings was present. We missed Bob McDaniel and family!! The rest of us had some fun in boats down on the river and spent a lot of time eating Mom's cookies. The Grant's put on some great chow and we were able to celebrate our Aunt Peg's birthday over the weekend as well.
Here are some pics from the reunion for those of you that don't do Facebook.
Before and after the reunion we stopped at the Kenny Dyer's place in Spokane as well as Floyd and Meg Parker's. I am realizing I didn't get any pictures from those stops. Not good on my part. The visits were short but sweet and it was good to see the Parker's sweet new house.
The majority of our time was spent between Jenny and Zach's house in Portland and our little place in Rockaway Beach. Spending as much time as possible with little Zoe and visiting friends and family was the the "menu" for each day. We do thank everyone that visited with us, either at happy hours in PDX or made a trip out to the beach.
Here are some fun pics of the beach. Did I mention Zoe is awesome?! :)
The majority of our time was spent between Jenny and Zach's house in Portland and our little place in Rockaway Beach. Spending as much time as possible with little Zoe and visiting friends and family was the the "menu" for each day. We do thank everyone that visited with us, either at happy hours in PDX or made a trip out to the beach.
Here are some fun pics of the beach. Did I mention Zoe is awesome?! :)
This blog is usually focused on travel and adventure. As I mentioned, this particular post is more about returning to our home base in the USA. The old saying, "Home is where your heart is" is so very true. In my case, my heart is in shreds. I love adventure, travel, family, friends, pets, and of course Corey Parker. My heart is pulled in so many directions but my future is as bright as a sunny smile!
So, I will close this post with the obligatory sunset pic from Rockaway.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more adventure!
So, I will close this post with the obligatory sunset pic from Rockaway.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more adventure!
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