Over the 4th of July weekend we had a Carlson Brothers Family Reunion. Not everyone could make it and we missed them, but those who were able to come had a blast. We went to Tri-Cities on Friday night and checked into our hotel. We had pizza and soda and played games. The 6 brothers that we there and our nephew Matt stayed up until midnight playing Liar (some know it as BS). We had lots of laughs (it was obviously past bed time for a few of us). On Saturday, some family members went on a hike up Badger Mountain. Overall, it was only about an hour hike but there are great views from the top. After hiking, the group went to the local farmer's market in Pasco. The goal was to find ingredients for a salad for lunch time. There was a competition, but no one knew the rules, it was fun deciding on ingredients while trying to figure out how to win a game and not know the rules.
After the farmer's market we went to Columbia Point Park (right on the Columbia River) and rented jet skiis. It was a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We jet skied all day long.
We had a picnic where Emily and our sister-in-law Rachel's combined effort salad won the competition. The only rule was to have the most items from the farmer's market. They had 9 ingredients from the market.
We got plenty of sun and had a great time!!!
Sunday we went to church and took a family photo before going in. Emily was sick Saturday night and Sunday and wasn't able to join us. Sunday afternoon we had another picnic, played games and then watched fireworks from the bank of the Columbia River (they lit the fireworks from a barge in the middle of the river). What a show!!!
Monday we had our final get together before everyone left. We had a lunch picnic and had the Carlson Family Olympics. We divided up in teams and competed in 3 events (frisbee golf, cherry seed spitting for distance, and Soap bubble blowing for distance). How creative!!! Way to go Mike!!!
We love to get together with Family and have a good laugh. Thanks everyone, let's do it again soon!!!
Well it has been a while and we have been busy to say the least. Russ was on business for about 2 weeks, Emily took Mirian to be with Em's parents while Russ was traveling. Then we had the Lake Tahoe Relay and some vacation time for about a week after Russ finished traveling. We have been anxiously trying to catch up with our lives that left us in the dust.
This 4th of July weekend was special because Russ' brother Dennis blessed his baby boy Royal at church. All the family came for the blessing. It was a wonderful opportunity to be together. Mirian was able to meet all of the remaining cousins that she hadn't yet met on the Carlson side. Mirian's cousins, aunts, and uncles love her to death. Her Aunt Julie has even spoiled her. Mirian's Aunt Julie bought Mirian the most precious outfits.
Attached are a few pictures with her cousin and even her Aunt Julie
