Our family "vacation" this year was homebased from our Lynden home. We did a couple day trips including riding the ferry to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) and riding the Amtrack train to Seattle. We had wonderful weather throughout our time together, so that was a real bonus. Wonderful to see the cousins have such a good time together!

The girls watching the ferry approach Friday Harbor

A friendly seal the girls decided to sit on

Our ferry

Johanna playing with Isaac

Charlee loves the water! Can you tell???

Grandma with Isaac on the pier in Seattle

Hanging over the docks, looking for sealife!

The view from the other side :-)

The boys needed a picture too, since our family is still a bit girl heavy!

Family time

Gramma's funeral was a beautiful and special experience, a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady. Funerals are one of life's opportunities to see family and friends that you haven't seen for ages and Gramma's was no exception. Every one of Gramma's children(4), grandchildren (12) and great grandchildren (17) were at the funeral! Here are a few pics from that day.

The "Harvey" family

All the Carlson Cousins

Some of the great grandchildren, running when called for a picture!

Sweet cousins, enjoying the river

And turned to give the camera a smile...