June 7-13, 2007 Time with Family

Just to update all of you on what has been happening. We stayed at Sandy and Mike’s until Sunday (6/10). We were able to get caught up with all the MH upkeep and visit with family: Mike, Sandy, Kate, Pat, Chelsea, Sandy and Raul (Mike’s mom and pop). It is wonderful seeing everyone after such a long time.

On Sunday, 6/10, we moved up to Lake Conner Park, next to Mike’s mom and pop, Sandy and Raul. (Their neighbor has graciously allowed us to stay at their site.) Everyone has been so wonderful to us and we really appreciate it. (Thank you so much!)

On Tuesday, 6/12, our granddaughter, Kate, graduated from Lake Stevens High School. Congratulations, Kate!

Kate with Mike and Sandy:

More family is coming in. Sandy’s mom, Linda, flew in on Monday. Sheryl and Sabrina (our other daughter and granddaughter) will be coming in on Thursday. And our Pat and Chelsea will be getting married on Saturday. (Congratulations, Pat and Chelsea!!).


We have had a chance to do some site-seeing. On Monday, 6/11, we took a tour of the Boeing plant in Everett. This is the world’s largest building by volume and employs over 26,000 people. The buildings are HUGH!!!. Each of these doors is the size of a football field:

We were able to see 747’s in various stages of production. Very impressive!! (Could not take any pictures!). Afterwards we went to their museum, the Future of Flight and Andy had a chance to fly a plane (only kidding!!):

Boeing will be rolling out their new plane next year – the 787 Dreamliner. The museum had a lot of information on this new plane that is going to be about 20% more fuel efficient and product 20% fewer emissions.


The weather here has been mostly raining or overcast. And the skies are impressive but it is difficult to see the mountains.

But when it is sunny, it is beautiful and we could see the Cascades. So Tuesday, 6/12, was one of those clear days and we decided to take a drive to Steven’s Pass.

A few pictures:

Just imagine looking out your window on a clear day and seeing those mountains – Awesome.


This is Deception Falls:

Our plans for now are: Patrick and Chelsea’s wedding on Saturday, 6/16 and spending father’s day with the family on Sunday, 6/17. (This will be the first time in a LONG time that Andy will be able to spend Father’s Day with his girls!) Tentative plans to leave for Alaska are on Tuesday, 6/19. Stay tuned for more updates!!