The Williams Wonderful Summer visit

We are so thankful that Meredith and Bryan's family could come visit us the later part of July into the first part of August for a fun mini-reunion. They were in Utah the week before, and they were able to see the Johns family and the Doutre family who were there, too. Some of our activities included swimming, rafting, and kayaking at Horseshoe Lake in Woodland, WA on Thursday, July 30.

Tiffany’s parents just purchased a home in Camas, WA, and we all went over to check it out on Friday, July 31. The Gees were still in Dallas, but their property is huge with fun swings, and a zipline that kept all the grandchildren taking turns whizzing down the line. Crismon and I even went on it! Later in the day the children had so much fun celebrating Harry Potter's birthday.

We loved our day at Rockaway Beach with all the family. Home church with everyone was especially sweet as many bore testimonies. We concluded with a talent show, and celebrated Preston's 15th birthday. On Monday, all the daughters and myself went to Eugene for Meredith and her family to see Seth and Tiffany’s home, and for the men to go golfing. Grandpa tended the younger girls here and took them blueberry picking. 

Tues. Bryan and Christian got on the roof (which Christian was so thrilled about doing) and washed my skylight and then Bryan did all my windows. He worked hard trimming bushes, too, in the heat. We then took Meredith and Bryan out to lunch, but before we could pull out our credit card, Bryan paid so quickly by using his apple watch, with apple pay. This younger generation is too swift with these things. 

We were sad to say goodbye to this fun family, but we loved the full week of time together.