Mantinue Family Reunion

This last week we went to Carl's Family Reunion in Washington State. We traveled by car and by so doing saw many fun things! We went to the Maryhill museum of art full of things from the 1900 to about early 1960's. (sad that our history is now being shown in museums) There were a lot of interesting objects involving the Native American's and many objects from Queen Marie of Romania. They had a whole room for Chess pieces. Carl liked to say which ones where easier to play then others.
There was also a life-size remake of Stone Hedge. It was really cool to walk through it and pretend we were in the real thing. From there, we had a great view of the Columbia river.
We also stopped at several waterfalls, and many places of Carl's family's past! Such as their old home in Washington. I always thought it was a small home, but it turned out to be a very nice home with a small farm land by it. It was very enjoyable to hear all their stories about the home.
We rode a ferry out to the San Juan Islands. It was chilly, but so much fun to see the little islands and imagine retiring on them. We also visited Pike's Market. It was a lot smaller then I remember, but just as crowded. There was an ugly monk fish that scared Grammie when they pulled the string to make it move.
After a VERY long drive, we made it to the Enviornment Learning Center in Washington where the actual reunion was held. I don't remember much of my family reunion with the Malon's, but I know this was much more fun. Most of Carl's family is Bi-polar or Manic which creates a very active and fun bunch. Cousin Howard was probably the most lively of them all next to Papa of course. I met many of my fist cousin's once removed, and second cousins, even fifth cousins who were about our age. We played Survivor, and sang and played sports, we enjoyed a card game once in a while, and enjoyed the scenery in many hikes. We had the pleasure of having DanaLee join us! She always makes things have some spice to them. Everyone was fun and it seemed everyone had fun. Even Carl's autistic cousin Gregory seemed to have a very enjoyable time.
All in all, great trip, and much fun!