Adventure 660: Williams Family Vacation. Lake Chelan/Post A

Technically, it's just Fric this time since Frac remains behind snugged in his place at the Ulmen's. Due to the heat, we've postponed two planned summer trailer trips: time at the St. Joe; time at Priest Lake. We hope to reschedule, but as the poem says, "way often leads to way, a way which we may never see again. So we find ourselves here in Manson for the week. Our whole family will be here. The house is very nice, spacious and comfortable. There are plenty of bedrooms, a pool, and public access to the lake within a half mile. A fire North of Wenatchee burns, so far at 11,000 acres, fifty percent contained. This evening from the deck I can see no haze, just a waxing half-moon and that half pink, half blue over the sunset skyline laying soft on the horizon. It's remarkable on its face that we're all here. This August, Judy and I will celebrate our thirty-second wedding anniversary. It's satisfying to think we can all gather, enjoy each other, and count our blessings. Mixing families is not just a snap of the fingers, so it's especially pleasant to sit back and soak in the safety blanket we all provide for each other. We'll see what the week brings, but one thing for sure: Life is good, especially today.

After a long not so enchanting ride across the Washington plains, Bonnie enjoys a refreshing dip.

Miss Emily, too.

After dinner Mexican Train.

Father daughter chow time.

Falcon enduring a diaper change.

Steve, enjoying a nice shady spot.

Brother, Sister hug.

Mimi putting out the first night spread: bbq pulled pork sandwiches, Grandma Chris's potato salad, cabbage slaw, and watermelon. White wine for the adults.

Kitchen crew hard at it.

Sarah teaching Falcon how to throw soap bubbles. He's quite proud of his new skill.

Mimi, sitting there with a soft smile and a full heart.

Fric and Frac

Our view.

This spacious house is quite deceiving from the from.

We three arrived first, so a snack tray, a gin and tonic, and some shade by the pool was in order.

More than adequate for our needs.

Falc thinks so.

I wiled away the late afternoon between the pool and the chair.

Emily and Sarah, eager to join the fun.

Bye for now. Let the sun shine on you wherever you are.