Friday, July 25, 2025

Fabulous family visit


Ahh, the joys of visiting family. All the Texas Adams came this time. Mark's brother Paul and his whole family, including oldest daughter Krissy, husband Calvin, and baby Henry. A marvelous, big bunch of people filling up the house. It was a real celebration since Paul was visiting for the first time in two years after having a double lung transplant a year ago. He's doing wonderfully and we felt great exhilaration in having a gathering at Star Mt.




Paul, Sherry, Katie, and James arrived first. Right out of the gate were Paradise Cafe and the CB farmer's market stops with many trips back in town for food, coffee, and the like. Mobbed everywhere. It is peak summer season!








Lots of patio action with adult s'more's. Yup, it's definitely not just a kid thing. Baby Henry was asleep away from flames, in case you were wondering.








And here are a lot of photos of five month old Henry. Of course he was the star of the show. Such a happy baby!




Deck gatherings and great sunsets. Great weather was had while everyone was here. Hiking and lots of fishing with great success at the pond and creek.




Sunday, July 13, 2025

Seattle


Just came back from a wonderful visit to Seattle to see my sister Anne, brother in law Jean, and their daughter Clare. Perfect weather - yes it can be sunny and blue skies there!

Cruise ship central there

their backyard sanctuary

We were treated royally with their new special coffee machine. It was amazing and so quintessential Seattle.

It had been way too long since we had visited. They live a most beautiful city.







We spent time hiking/walking around the many beautiful parks in the area. The views are breathtaking.




Anne adding to the gum wall

Gum wall started in 1990 by someone? and became public art


Went downtown for the touristy thing. It was so much fun, super crowded but it was a holiday weekend after all and experienced the Pike Place and the surrounding renovation. And saw the gum wall. Anything can become a tourist attraction it seems.

water taxi fun


oysters with flair

We took a water taxi over to the other side of Seattle and had an excellent meal at a local favorite Salty's. We rounded out the trip with wine tasting (lots of great wine in Washington), and some suburb sushi. We won't wait so long to come back. Thanks for showing us such a great time!