We had a great BBQ on the hill and invited a lot of family and friends. Ez was the bell of the ball (as usual) and had more attention than she knew what to do with.
We didn't get many pictures (we were busy talking and catching up) but here are a few...
Ez with Grandma Michelle
Ez with "Uncle" Al
A quick snap shot of the BBQ- Uncle Ken holding Ez
We took a trip to Chateau St.Michelle to get a special bottle of champagne for my friend Michelle's wedding. Ez had a good time feeding the ducks with Grandma while Mama and Daddy looked around the wine shop...it is such a beautiful setting!
The next exciting thing we did was spend the day at the Woodland Park Zoo. This was extra special because my youngest cousin, Bradley, got to join us. Stephen, Ez, my mom, Brent, Jenise, Joey and Bradley and I had a great time at the zoo. Ez really loves animals and cant get enough of them!
My little cousin is the biggest ham I know. He had fun playing with Ez and posing with all of the statues in the park!
Cousin Brad holding Ez, Joey up front
Joey and Jenise (Jenise is engaged to my cousin TJ)
Ez sleeping with her new "Sophie" from Grandma and Brent
Brad and Joey
Brad being...Brad
Mama and Esme
Brad and Esme
The gang at the zoo
That evening, we had dinner with Pap Franz at Olive Garden. We didn't get any pictures (I forgot) but he had a really nice time and it was great to catch up.
After dinner with Pa, we met up with Tiffany, Paul and some of his friends for a pub quiz at Jamers work. WE WON! We won a total of $68 between 8 of us and had an absolute blast. Tiff def found a great guy!
On our way to meet up with Dave and Vicki in Leavenworth, we stopped off in Marysville to see my paternal Great Grandma Edith (Ezzy's great great grandma). My Dad, Grandma Billie, Cousin Noel, her daughter Faith, Aunt Peggy and Uncle Tom were also there. It was really great to get 5 generation pictures...not many people have the opportunity to do that kind of thing! My uncle Tom, Noel and her daughter Faith also took five gen pics. Very exciting. Grandma Edith seemed to be in really good shape and she enjoyed playing with the babies.
Five Generations
Two Sets of Five!
Great Grandma reaching for Ezzy
Great Great Grandma, Grandpa and Esme
Great Grandma Billie meets Ezzy for the first time
We spent a night at Dave and Vicki;s cabin and, as usual, had a great time. Vicki made some killer Spaghetti and we had a good laugh. We even made a trip over to Kathy's house for a dip in the pool. Fun stuff!
Playing with cousin Zachary
In her playpen
Kathy's beautiful indoor pool
Daddy and a very sleepy Peepers
Esme and Grandpa Dave
The most exciting thing on our to do list this visit was Greg and Michelle's wedding. Michelle is super eclectic and quirky and I knew her wedding would be amazing...it was! It had a fab location, great food and good people! The bride looked stunning. Little Aves looked like a princess and the whole event was perfect. It was really nice seeing friends from the past that I haven't seen in a long time. All in all a perfect day!
The Ceremony
Mama and Ezzers
Meg, Julie and Esme
Ez fell asleep in god mama's arms
The second prettiest lady at the wedding (second only to the bride, of course!)
Daddy and Esme
We ended our trip with a relaxing day at Grandpa John and Grandma Gale's. Esme had fun swimming nakers in the pool and we had a nice visit.
Grandma Gale and Ez
Peepers
Grandpa and Ez
