Best days ever, again....finale

You know how they do it at the fireworks show, right…a big explosion of multiple shots going off at once? Well, here is the grand finale for our trip to the West Coast. Just some of my favorites.

I reserve the right to use any of these again for the purpose of bringing home a point but for today, they are just pure showing off…..=0)

Grapes growing near hotel in Yakima Valley

Late afternoon sun as we left for anniversary party

Memorial park commemorating Pearl Harbor and 9-11 downtown Sunnyside WA

Sunset over the Olympics (mountains, not sporting event...) — Sunset over the Olympics (mountains, not sporting event…)

Hydrangeas seem to love Washington state.... — Hydrangeas seem to love Washington state….

Ocean Shores WA and believe me, about 5 miles east of this is bright sunshine.... — Ocean Shores WA and believe me, about 5 miles east of this is bright sunshine….

They rent horses, don't they? — They rent horses, don’t they?

Bella, the puppy and Penny, the constant (any “Lost” fans out there?)

Tumwater Falls in Olympia shows the water erosion in rocks <3

Just four crazy cousins and their dogs...yep...we are dog people for sure...Rueben, Penny and Bella — Just four crazy cousins and their dogs…yep…we are dog people for sure…Rueben, Penny and Bella

So that’s a wrap folks. Hope you have enjoyed the pics.

What I can’t take a picture of is how it felt to be surrounded by family, to be reminded of the handful of visits I made there as a child and teenager…of the echoes of voices and smiles and stories of those that have gone ahead of us.

I am thankful to have made the journey and to have shared it with …..

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Jeff says:

August 1, 2014 at 10:48 pm

Enjoyed meeting you guys and being with you in Sunnyside. Theron gave me your blog address and I have really enjoyed reading your posts and seeing your pictures. Keep up the good work.
1. laura says:
  
  August 4, 2014 at 9:14 am
  
  Thank you Jeff! It was a highlight of our year to be there. So fun to meet more of the family and we just had such a great time with all of you! Your family and the way you all love one another and make the effort to stay connected is an inspiration to us. We would hope to be able to do the same with our own family <3
  Blessings!!

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