Silver Mountain Resort - Kellogg, Idaho

Boating with the Kiriaka's

The Kiriaka family are friends of ours from Palmer ... they are moving from Michigan to Spokane to start a practice. It was nice to see them again - it's been 6 years.

Fun with Brinley!

Brinley came for a quick visit with Nana and Papa.

Pend Oreille County Fair

The kids all put entries in the county fair this year and they all got blue ribbons ... first place in their category. Great job! They can't wait to get their checks in the mail!

Russell Reunion: Priest Lake 2008

This is the original Russell Clan ... there are 30 of us now and we've got one on the way! Baby Konnor William will arrive sometime in November. Thanks for a fabulous weekend ... can't wait 'til next time!

Russell Reunion: Licorice Eating Contest

No hands allowed! It's harder than it looks! Our winners were Jenni, Didier, Courtney, Brittni and Max. Not sure if Max even took a bite, but he held it in his mouth the longest ... way to go!

Russell Reunion: Beach and Boating

We spent a day on Priest Lake boating and playing on the beach.

Russell Reunion: Luau and Talent Show

On Saturday we had a luau and talent show ... everyone did a great job. We had songs, karate, yodeling, doggy yoga (thanks to Spitz), card tricks, magic tricks, balancing acts and many others that I'm sure will come to me later. Good times!

Russell Reunion: Hanging Out

If there was any down time the kids gathered in the great room to hang out.

Boundary Kayak Tour: Metaline, WA

We went on another kayak tour and took the kids with us this time ... we had a great time. It was so nice to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet that nature provides.

Boundary Kayak Tour: The Sights

The scenery was absolutely beautiful ... this rock that Chris and the boys are by is the some rock that Corey, Trevor and Lora jumped off last year. The water was really high!

Boundary Kayak Tour: Rope Swing

We docked and took in some fun on the rope swing we spotted on the sh0re ... it felt good to cool off a bit.

Back from the coast!

Corey and Lora stopped by for the day on their way back from the coast ... we hung out and took in a quick dip in the Bauer's pool before they headed for home.