We had a great weekend with our Harris family in Washington. Since we live in the apple state (not sure if that is official but I like it) we drove over to Yakima to get some Apples. We called Aunt Carol and told her we were coming over to get apples and that we would like to drop by and see her. She immediately got busy and found a place for us to pick apples. We took the scenic route over white pass and it was so pretty. We were in a hurry to get there and I didn't have a chance to take pictures but I can't wait to go camping in that area next summer. We did stop at white pass and throw our first snowballs of the year.
We ended up gleaning apples and getting four bushels! There will be a lot of applesauce being made in the next week. The kids all took turns climbing the ladders and dropping apples down to put in the bucket. The kids also had a ball riding in the orchard owners golf cart.
It had been years since I had seen Aunt Carol but she treated us like long lost family. Our kids had a ball with her Granddaughter Becca and even got to ride the go cart. Becca had a basketball game and we had fun cheering for her team. They ended up winning by two points! We had a good visit with Uncle Lee whose health is on the mend right now but his spirits are good.
On Sunday we invited Ben and Amelia Harris over for dinner. I knew that Ben lived in Puyallup but we found out that they only live about two miles away from us! The kids oohed and ahhed over their little Harris cousins. They have two daughters age 3 and 10 months. Chas entertained the 3 year old better and I would have ever thought possible. Katie and Emma had so much fun holding the baby. They are excited to be big helpers when the baby comes.
One of the plusses of moving to WA has been being close to family. Since we have been here we have had fun with David and Lana, Stacey, All the beach Pigs and now the Harris cousins. It is great to have family close by. It was so great when we had y'all at the house. There is an instant closeness in family. All of us pigs were lucky to come from two great extended families.
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Dan & Crystal, looks like a great time in Washington. Your family is so cute. Can't wait to see the new addition. Much love, Auntie K
Lee and Carol are the best. Glad you got to get over and meet them. With so many Harris living in WA we need to have the Harris Renioun here. I would be great to go back to Yakama the Beach!
Looks like a wonderful time!
Thanks for taking time to get to see Carol. Lee and Becca. They really enjoy family coming to visit and Isn't the Yakama Valley a great place to visit? I assume you healped feed the chickens and fish in the fish pond too? Thanks for the post ... makes us feel like we are living right there with all of you.
Dad/Grandpa
It was a quick in and out trip. Lee and Carol had a 50th wedding anniversiary to attend that evening so we didn't stay very long.
We will have to feed the chickens (and the pig) next time we are there.
Sounds like you had a wonderful-family-filled week end. I love Lee and Carol. I think they epitomize the kindness and love that Will and Zina Harris must have instilled in their children if Grandma's brothers and sisters are an example. I'm glad you got to meet Ben and his family. Thanks for sharing.
What a great post Dan... and wow! I am so jealous of your family trips. Picking apples? Making apple sauce? You're living the dream man!
Just like that owl in the Okefenokee!!! =) Livin' the dream =)
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