Warning!! An overload of Pictures to follow!!
So I just returned from spending 10 wonderful days in Washington with my wonderful family. It has been a very long time since we have all been able to spend time together, let alone so many days in a row. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to go home, and see family and friends. I felt so much more energy then I felt in a long while, and I felt so alive. It was such a great feeling. Izabella enjoyed her self too, for most of the trip. Mike was unable to drive up with us on the 3rd of July, and she was not very happy with the idea that Daddy was not there. However, he was able to join us on the 8th when he flew into Seattle in time to go to the Seattle Mariners game with the entire Iverson Family. I don't know what else I can say then it was a wonderful vacation and I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to spend so much time with family, and to see so many friends I hadn't seen in such a long time. I'll let the pictures following explain the bulk of our trip. I know there are a lot, but I just couldn't decide which ones to cut out...Enjoy!!
This is the first time in a couple of years all three sisters have been together. Aren't we a great looking group of girls!!
Here is a picture of the entire family on the first day of the Iverson Family Reunion. AJ came straight from work, so we forgive him for being covered in dirt.
From Left to Right: Stephanie holding Randi Lynn, Zach, Stefanie holding Izabella, Mikey, AJ (hence all the dirt), Joshua, Jessica holding Ryan Lukas, Mom (better known as Nana these days), Russ or Papa, Kira holding Addilynn, and Dayrk holding Douglas.
Here is a picture of Jessica at the 4th of July flag raising and Breakfast pushing all the grand babies. That is one strong Auntie, and stroller!
On Friday, the 10th of July the entire Iverson Family had the pleasure of going to the Allred's pond to cool off from the very hot day. Here is Dayrk, Doug and Addi. I think Addi and Bella where trying to make a sand castle. 
Nana brought some bubble to the beach and here is Addi blowing bubbles into the water. 
And then Nana also tried to teach Izabella how to blow bubbles. I do think she managed to blow a couple by waving the bubble wand.
This is Jessica and Ryan cooling off in the pond. Ryan loved to jump in the water!
Mikey watching Izabella fill her bucket to help make a sand castle. However, I think the kids enjoyed knocking it down more then building it.
Filling up her pail again.
This is my Beautiful sister Jessica posing for the camera.
Izabella riding a tractor on the Beach?! Well that is quite a site!!
This is my cousin Jamie Jo trying her hand at the rope swing. It was so much fun to watch the young ones swing into the water. Oh, what it was like to be so fearless.
These are the seats that the Twins sit in to eat. I think Addi and Izabella where hinting that it was their turn to get some food.
Izabella loved all her cousins very much. This is a picture of her giving Ryan a kiss before they left Grandpa's house.
And don't forget Miss Randi, I think Bella gave her enough kisses to last until their next visit.
This is Izabella and Addi at the kids table at Grandpa's awaiting dusk so that they could watch fireworks. I think Bella only got to see one before the sage brush caught fire and we all had to play fireman to put it out. After that she was ready for bed and missed the rest of Jake's firework display!!
My dad went out and bought a pool for the kids to play in. It took a little while for it to warm up so Izabella just waited patiently beside the pool for a while. Thanks Dad...the kids really enjoyed swimming with Grandpa and Grandma.
Here is Grandpa trying to help Izabella warm up to the pool.
We also went to the Royal City Community Days Parade on Saturday Morning. Here is Addi waiting patiently for the parade to start. I am so glad that she had her drink and was so willing to share with Izabella, it was so HOT!! Thanks Addi, you were so sweet to share!
These next two pictures are just a couple I took at Great Grandma and Grandpa's while at the reunion. I just thought they were super cute and had to add them to share with everyone.
It was a wonderful trip, but I think we were all glad to get home. Now if we could just get back into our old routine I think we would be ok. On the way home I turned around in my seat to check on Izabella and she was giving her froggie a drink. She really is going to be a great big sister.
I want to thank both of my parents for all their wonderful hospitality to make my family feel so comfortable away from home. I also want to thank Mike's mom for making sure that he made it to the airport on time, and both his parents for letting us stay there on Saturday night on our way home. I miss everyone already and anxiously await the next time we can all be together.
We love you all!!
Mikey, Stefi, and Izabella
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4 comments:
Good pictures, and I enjoyed the story--it was really fun to see you over the weekend.
Love, mom
We were there at the same time! Did you get to see Randy? Cute pictures! I miss Washington already.
great pictures! we had a lot of fun at the reunion. it was so good to see everyone.
Yay! I love the pictures and it was so much fun! We have some good looking kids and a pretty great looking family! :) Love you and miss you!
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