Why not start a family reunion off at a dangerous bridge with hungry crocks. Grandkids were excited to be together and couldnt wait to see all the exotic animals and about a new culture
Each family had their own villa 2,700 square feet, with their own hot tub, great room and room to sleep at least 9.
most of the time was spent in water. Jim preferred the shade and hot tub
a lot of the kids loved making sand castles
Kayaking
surfing
swimming
too much sun
boggie boarding
We ate at fancy restaurants
the best Mexican restaurant ever
beautiful sunsets
love birds on the roof
momma and bay sloth
monkeys in our hot tub
my best accomplishment - lovely kids
Jake and his girls
little E and V and me at sunset
Victoria teaching Layla
mermaid buddies
Spoons and food
Karissa and Layla
me enjoying our balcony
I love being with the grandkids
I love being together relaxing
I love being all together
I love the sunsets
I love the fresh fruit
I love shopping at Quepos, at the local feria ) Marche
I love the rain in our matching rain gear
I love sitting around the pool
But most of all I love finding the local branch and going to church together. We doubled the branch, We had to take the bus into town and then walk to the next small town, It was Fast Sunday and I really felt the spirit, so with my limited Spanish and a little French I bore my testimony, at least 3 sentences, Oh, what a joy it is, to have the church the same where ever we go, AND what a joy sharing this family reunion with those I love the most/
Jim turned 70ish this year so we celebrate at Nikkis place with Shelley and all the kids Nikki found these old photos of Jim and we celebrated at her place. We spent the day driving up North stopping along the way at various fruit stands. We are still trying to find fresh peaches and apricots. We already have cherries frozen from our tree and a lot of yellow squash.
missionary photo
who looks like him? one of the grandkids for sure!
High School graduation
College graduation
here is Nikki, Charice, Shelley and Angie at the Chatterley reunion
And another one with all the kids with Clark on one end and Jaron on the other.
of course, no birthday is not complete with out a work project, Here he is fixing the water leak from my bathroom. After our return from Costa Rica, I was so tired the next night, that I left the water on when I woke up in the middle of the night to use the restroom. We are much happier with tile through out the whole addition that Jim made to the bathroom-closet.
We took a day trip up to Park City to walk and swim and just enjoy some time together. What I really need is more time together. After being in the Costa Rican beach environment, I just cant seem to get enough fun in the sun and being with family.
