Visiting Papa

Next, we were off on a trip to visit our family up in Washington and celebrate my niece, Beth (top row) graduating from high school. My sister Shelly, was visiting from Tennessee with her daughter Kristen(2nd row on left), who we haven't seen since she was 4! It was great for all the cousins to spend time together. Beth loved playing with Audrey. She's going to college in Eastern Washington, studying to be a nurse in pediatrics. Congrats Beth!

Best of all, the girls spent time with my dad, Papa Pat. Audrey was just a baby last time. We went out for ice cream and back to the senior housing where my dad lives. He was so excited to show us his cat, Midnight, who rides around with him on his wheelchair. He even let Audrey ride around with him, too.

My dad plays sax for his local church, and takes care of the garden for the senior apartments. He loves to stir up trouble, but luckily hasn't got himself kicked out yet. LOL. The last few years his health has been up and down. He seems to be doing better now and trying to work up to exercising in the gym room down the hall.

It was a great trip, and a nice way to start the summer