One of the reasons this very extended visit to the westcoast all began...

...was to attend our annual Parmenter Family Reunion with Scott's parents, his siblings and their families. The weekend went too fast, as it does every year. But, every second was filled with quality family time where...

...friendships started up right where they had left off...

...Seven Peaks was visited and enjoyed by all...

...Birthdays were had......

...a husband flew in from New York for about a second...
...a boy was baptized...

...a baby was blessed...(Nicolette why do you have to be so cute? Ella and Paisley won't stop asking for a newborn baby in our family now!)






...a Carnival was put on...
snow cones, games, cotton candy, animal balloons, face painting, balloon darts, cake walk, candy toss

...walks were walked...

... talks were talked...
...and a camera was dropped! Right after this picture!

So yes, this is the very good reason that we headed out to the west this summer! And why we are still here a month later! We three chicas are headed to San Diego on Friday to meet up with our very missed boy!

Can't forget the silly ones and a few other favorite pics!