Monday, July 9, 2012

Well, I made it to Oregon, more or less in one piece. The first plane we boarded only made it a little out of the gate and then had to be stopped on the tarmac for repairs. After a certain number of hours, it was determined the plane could not be fixed so we all came back to the gate and got off to board another plane. That one had no sitting waiting-room and we stood over an hour as boarding was stopped while they made repairs on that plane.


Here is my reception committee. The first face I saw in the crowd was Ben's and two daughters and two granddaughters were waiting just beyond.

Unfortunately, I seem to have picked up a nasty bug on the trip. We drove five hours down to Grants Pass with me coughing most of the way and all the night.

It was so good to be together with the kids and they pampered their poor sickie all the while. On the 7th, Tanabata matsuri in Japan, Ken and Zia had a lovely wedding reception in the woods. I wish I had been more prepared for taking pictures but the best I could do was find a comfortable chair and greet people rom there. I'll have to explore the pictures on the other kid's cameras to see if there is something better.


The cake.


The clan. (hard to get those little girls in one picture) Little Paul and Lucien had to attend a baseball game so couldn't come but Jon and son, Kai came in from Washington DC to attend. I am regretting I didn't get a picture of my darling Niece, Lempi with her family. It was such a bonus to see her too. Some camped out in the woods that evening but we drove back to Ken's to crash on real beds. Good choice for me!

Yesterday was the five hour drive back to Portland ... maybe longer with accident delays along the route

Today I have opted out of a ballgame and hope I will be feeling better by tomorrow. I will need my trip to Powells Books... and maybe a fabric shop or two. Unfortunately I seem to have passed the crud around. If we are well enough by the weekend we will try a trip to Sisters for the quilt show. Any of my blogging friends going to be there?

16 comments:

  1. Oh Julie, I hope you and your family are all feeling better soon so you can enjoy your time with them.

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  2. What a wonderful family and so nice that you can spend time with them, hopefully you will feel better soon, so you can enjoy the rest of your trip.

    Debbie

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  3. Julie I'm so sorry you got sick - I'm praying for a rapid recovery. What great family pictures; I know you're going to treasure those. blessings, marlene

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  4. What a beautiful family. I'm so sorry you got sick but pray you will be feeling better soon. Powell's Bookstore is wonderful, isn't it? Enjoy the quilt shops too, like I need to tell you that...

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  5. Gosh, your trip certainly did not start off on the right foot, but it can only get better from now on. Ginger tea is a great immune booster. Hint: Honey makes it easier to drink.

    I was really hoping to go to Sister's this year for their one-day quilt show..:0( Have lots of fun!

    Don't forget your book list for Powell's Bookstore. That is another place I would like to visit.

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  6. I hope your time there ends up with lots of fun. You need it after the rough start you have had. I hope you feel better very quickly so you can enjoy being with everyone!

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  7. What a lovely family! Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Sickness always chooses the most inconvenient time, doesn't it?! Feel better soon!

    LaDonna

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  8. so sorry it has got off to a poor start... but that means it can only get better. Have a wonderful time with your lovelly family xx

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  9. Oh I wish I could go to Sisters, but alas I'm on a different path right now. Just had a week in Edmonton and didn't see one quilt shop. I hope you are feeling better and can enjoy the rest of your trip. Your family is so sweet.

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  10. Traveling is hard enough without adding sickness into the mix - hope you feel better soon! What nice memories you are making together with family.

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  11. What fun it is to get together with family .... enjoy your stay and hopefully you will get to Sisters quilt show.

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  12. So sorry you've been sick. I was at my mother's wedding last weekend and just got home last night from Texas. The man she married (we've known him and his family for over 35 years) was a scout leader for many years.

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  13. Please say Hi to Kimie for me, Courtney and I often reminisce about those "good old days" :) Tammy xxx

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  14. Julie, I hope you are feeling much better today as well as the rest of the family.
    You MUST go to Fabric Depot in Portland... OMG I could live there!!!
    And the Sisters Quilt Show... ENJOY!!! I loved it, too, in 2010.

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  15. Hi Julie, I hope you are much better!

    I love the pictures! Lovely family!

    hugs - sandra

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  16. Sorry to hear you picked up a bug Julie but I love the photos of you all together there.

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