It took some effort to find a place, but we did and we were excited as it was down on the beach in Netarts. After seeing how well Kate and Saul played together in June, I was even more excited. And then....the sand hill behind our rental house collapsed and we couldn't stay there. We found another place for Jill to stay and Aaron and the kids and I stayed at Grandma's. It all worked out just fine, though we did not get nearly as much fun time with Jill, Doug and the kids as I would have liked. Another time, I guess.
For the reunion evening itself, we had grandparents watch the boys. Originally, we would have had Jill's parents and Tom and Barbara and my parents all with the kids. Doesn't that sound fun?! Instead, Jon and Ginny were at Jill and Doug's rental with the kids. And, Barbara and Tom were with my Grandma Simmons taking care of our boys. How lucky are we?! It was such great fun.
Below are just a few pictures from the fun weekend. I didn't get nearly as many as I'd thought. Still, this reflects the fun of mid-August, Tillamook County Fair, reunion weekend! What's missing, though, is a picture of Jill and me together. Another thing for another time.
Kate and Saul swimming in a warm little pool of water on the beach near Netarts.
They had so much fun together!
They had so much fun together!
Another angle. In the distance you can see the row of homes including the original rental we would have been staying in....and the construction vehicles working to move sand.
Grandpas and boys.
Grandmas and boys.
Reunan sitting on the table. Grandma Simmons in the backgroundenjoying the boys running all around.
Saul loved the ferris wheel! He had no fear and smiled so big!
On the beach in Oceanside with my dad.
Reunan watching all the action. I think Saul was playing baseball on the beach at this point.
My Grandma Simmons with two of her great grandsons.
