As a family we are dedicated to Growing, Serving and Loving in these ways:

Growing together as a family and individually as children of God.

Serving our Lord above all else.

Loving everyone God places in our lives.

Zechariah 4:6

6 So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.

Jeremiah 29:11

11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Proverbs 3:5-6 

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
   and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
   and he will make your paths straight.

Philippians 4:6

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Karen,

Where do you get all your 1 minute journal ideas? I love them! Do you make them up or get them from a book or website? Share please!! :)

And I love your 365 reasons to love Jon! What a great picture of what God intended husbands and wives to do for each other...on both of your sides!!!

Love Karin

Jon and Karen,

Thank you for making it so simple for me to sign up to see photos, etc. It makes me smile when I can access photos of all of you at any time of day or night.

Lots of love.

Mom

I'm so happy you want to leave a comment! If you don't already have a shutterfly screenname you'll have to become a member first.

Just click on add comment and click the link to sign in.

Thanks!

I like the idea of a family reunion; It would be nice
to have Harri and Les's kids Colt, Tim, Greg &
Christine, their baby due 10/31/2009 and (don't have
their emails--but Harri can you add it to the mass mails)

I personally would prefer a lodgish type place. Long
ago we went to Kalaloch and rented a couple of those
bigger cabins--that approach worked pretty well.
People could handle their own breakfast and lunch,
there are restaurants for dinner. or one can order
in, i.e. catering.

There are cabins also at LaPush. There are rustic
cabins LochAerie resort on Lake Quinault.

A pretty pricey place is Sleeping Lady which has
fabulous food and individual cabins. The food is
served family style, there are meeting rooms, it's a
little eastern so the weather is good, there's room
for hikes, biking, it's a lovely setting.

Fort Worden has those big wonderful houses that hold
a lot of people, it would probably take two or three.
It's fun to play in the bunkers, Port Townsend is
nearby and fun to visit.

I will try to come wherever and whenever. I prefer a
lounging atmosphere with lots of opportunity for
interaction, altogether as well as informal.

Make sure everyone's emails go to everyone.

I don't want to spend a lot of time cooking and
cleaning. We could stay at a monastery and fast.
But I do enjoy eating, especially with friends and
relatives.



Rosanne



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Subject : RE: RE: family reunion





If we were to cruise in Alaska
again I want to go one way and visit Denali at
beginning or end. When thinking about cruise prices,
there are families
of 4 or 6 and you have to do the math, such as 6
times $800 equals $5400.
Just over $100 a day is great for 2, but times 4 or 6
can be daunting.



I agree that a place where we can gather
is essential and I think the porch at the National
Park Inn where we’ve
had some good times would be a bit cold in June, for
instance. J Feeding this many
people would be a lot of work unless everyone is
willing to pitch in - think
about the clean up! So some sort of conference place
with meals and
central lounge would be desirable for me.



I’ve been to CAL POLY Pomona a couple of times
for a scrapbooking retreat. They have a retreat
center complete with motel
type rooms, a dining room with 3 meals a day and
different size conference
rooms. But we need a place like that set on a shore
with something
besides bad air outside. Cal Poly has cute animals!
J that is, beef and
lamb on the hoof.



How about if everyone finds a price for
the place they think would be most fun and
accommodate the crowd the best and
get back to us with a price.



Shirley











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Subject: Re: RE: family reunion







Howdy and Thanx. Greetings from Glendora!











Thanks for the latest on cruises, and Costco, etc.











Aye on the Alaska
one way cruise.











Please R & R (research & report) on Salishan and
evnvirons.











I'm checking on Adobe Resort in Yachats,
OR.











Amen.





Jul 23, 2009 10:32:04 AM, houck@ucla.edu
wrote:





Hi everybody! Greetings from Cambridge,
England! Some
random

thoughts regarding a potential reunion:



Peter and I are happy to go with the flow, but we are
not campers. We

don’t own tents or other camping equipment. We have a
strong

preference for accommodations with real beds, hot
showers, and flush

toilets.



Tom’s idea of multiple RV rentals is intriguing. We
have never stayed

in one, but if our criteria above were met, we would
consider it.



Having arranged family reunions in the past, I want
to remind everyone

that although big group meals are lovely, I have
found them extremely

difficult to arrange. So keep in mind that some sort
of venue with

all meals included is infinitely easier to organize
(e.g., cruises,

ranches, lodges, or camps with a meal plan).



One issue I have with Ocean
Shores is that dogs are
allowed on that

beach, and I’ve seen people there let their dogs use
the beach as a

public toilet. So if families with children are
imagining their

little ones building sand castles on the beach, they
might want to

reconsider. Here’s an article I read from today’s
International

Herald Tribune on the topic:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/21/health/research/21haza.html



Those of you interested in an Alaska
cruise might check out the

options and prices at http://www.vacationstogo.com.
I’ve never

purchased from this website, but I find it a useful
tool to see what

the going rates are for different itineraries. For
example, deal

#27922 is a 7 day Alaska cruise on the
Sapphire Princess, round trip

from Seattle,
with a starting price of $749 per person. This is a 5

star ship. So for $107 per day you get a room, all
meals and snacks,

and transportation to and from Alaska.
Peter and I were on this ship

for 12 days last year in Australia
and New Zealand
with our daughters,

son-in-law, and grandson. Our 2008 Christmas card
photo was taken by

one of their ship photographers. Our grandson was 7
at the time, and

he LOVED their kids club. He begged to go to the kids
club every day,

and preferred it to any of the excursions we took him
on. Celebrity

also has a sailing on June 11 for $749. Carnival has
one for $509.

There are lots of choices. If we go this route, I’d
probably also

check with Costco. I have booked a cruise through
Costco before. And

if we book as a group, we can probably get 1 person
free for every 8

paid, or something like that, or a category or two
upgrade, or free

travel insurance…



If it were up to me, I’d rather do a one-way Alaska
cruise starting or

ending in Anchorage
(Seward). That way, those of us who are

interested could stay a few extra days and take a
pre- or post-cruise

trip to Denali National Park.



Peter and I will be on the Oregon
Coast for a conference in
October.

We’re staying at the Salishan Lodge. I don’t remember
the conference

rate, but I think it included meals. I can check when
I get home.

With a group of about 30, we might be able to
negotiate group rates at

a number of different venues.



I agree with Lynda that June might be a little early
for Ocean
Shores,

and it might be too early for Alaska
too. I think June is the best

month in Southern California. July, August,
and September are better

in Washington.



Does anybody have an interest in a train trip across
Canada, or Amtrak

along the West Coast, sleeper cars and all? I haven't
priced it out,

but that might be fun.



I feel like I’m at Hogwart’s (for those of you who
have read Harry

Potter). Here’s where we're having dinner tonight:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:StJohnsCambridge_DiningHall.jpg



Love you all,

Liz

  Lynda Larsen 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.387.3065

  Lynda Larsen 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.387.3065

  Lynda Larsen 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.387.3065

  Lynda Larsen 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.387.3065

whoops! I believe I mis-typed John's email address. Could someone confirm it now as the correct address?


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Subject: RE: Re: FAMILY REUNION 2010 REDUX
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:23:18 -0700

Perhaps we should spell John’s name Davison instead of Davidson though I’m not sure that would solve.  So what is John’s email address?  



How do we become a member of the elite group that can access the spread sheet?

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Subject: Re: Re: FAMILY REUNION 2010 REDUX



fYI
On Jul 25, 2009 10:11pm, Jennifer Davidson <jdavidson75@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I'm not part of your family, and I don't think I know any of you
>
> either.  Sounds like fun, but if someone could please take me off the
>
> list that would be great.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jen
>
> jdavidson75@gmail.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Lynda Larsenllarsen@igc.org> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Tim was able to view.  The new link below should allow you to view AND edit.
>
> >  Don't try this unless you have a Google account because it won't work.
>
> >  Indicate automatic save.
>
> > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsNbE8lDMcZLdGJUZTF2SndCM0ZISllicVpEV09aLXc&hl=en
>
> > Cheers!
>
> > LL
>
> >
>
> > Lynda Larsen
>
> > 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305
>
> > Atlanta, Georgia 30309
>
> > 404.387.3065
>

You can view the spreadsheet using the links I sent.  If you have a Google account of some sort, you already have permission to access and add to the chart and can likely edit directly from one of the Google links I sent earlier.  There are no elite groups here -- I have not limited user participation.  You may not even need a Google account to edit, but I'm not sure about that.  At the very least, you need to be able to get to the document on Google either using the links or going through Google itself.

Please feel free to access!  If you need a little encouragement:  go to Google.com.  Up at the top of the user bar, select "More," go to "documents" and you should then see the document.  If not, let me know.  Thanks!   The greater the participation, the happier I am.  Yesterday, three people were adding data or making modifications simultaneously across about 2500 miles. Makes my technologist self joyful.

One final request:  no hacking, please.

Love,

Lynda

  Lynda Larsen 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.387.3065

there us also Greg and
christine and their baby due 10/31/2009 and janalyne







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Subject : RE: RE: family reunion

Regarding States Inn and Ranch on San Juan Island:

Possible number of participants: 33 give or take

Betty, Ray, Shirley, Rosanne, Gary, Lynda, Liz,
Peter, Tom, Gretchen,
Harolee, Les

Andy, Karin, Meredith, Kristian, Karen, Jon, Hannah,
John, Hilary, Tim, Jon,
Colt

Mikaela, Madeline, Abigail, Aislinn, Micah, Nathan,
Emma, Audrey, Oliver

States Inn & Ranch looks great. They say they can
accommodate up to 28
persons. Adding up their max occupancy comes to 30.
Breakfast comes with
the rooms, lunches and dinners can be arranged for
additional $$. The best
thing to do would be to talk with them and see what
can be negotiated
regarding price for all rooms plus meals for a set
number of days - and we
also have to have in mind how many days. To minimize
cost, I would suggest
3 nights, dinner on arrival day, 3 meals other two
days and only breakfast
on checkout morning. That said, some people might
want to stay longer.

Using listed prices on web page, and assuming
everyone will participate
(which is unlikely), the total cost for the group
looks like:

I estimate all rooms at listed prices and our group
of adult/child mix:
$1610 per night - rooms and breakfast. Keep in mind
adding lunch and dinner
will increase the cost.

The logistics of how to fit everyone, and have it not
be overwhelming
cost-wise for families with children, would be a
challenge. I would be
willing to give it a try if the majority of people
are interested in this
venue. If every person listed above actually came,
which would be a
miracle, we would have to talk the owners/operators
into allowing an extra
child under 13 in two of the rooms and be willing to
put a roll away in
another room to accommodate all single adults. I
actually have worked this
scenario out on paper. Keep in mind though, that at
face value, the people
with more children could be paying way more per adult
because they need the
larger, hence pricier, rooms.

All that said I would really love to go here, on San
Juan Island. If there
is interest, then next step is to talk with someone
at the ranch.

I believe Ray is still looking into the Oregon coast.
I have no negative
feelings about anything suggested so far. I really
like the pricing at the
Banff place Gretchen and Tom came up with. I can go
with chilly better than
hot!

I believe an Alaska cruise with Denali Park, even
though it is calling my
name, is probably impractical for a part of this
group. Perhaps we could
get those interested in giving a cruise a go again
together in 2011?

Shirley

-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Larsen

  Lynda Larsen 1055 Piedmont Avenue NE, Apt. 305 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404.387.3065

Hi, everyone.  Karen Osborne is thinking about creating a blog for our reunion planning.  On the blog we could embed the chart, post pictures and converse.  Good idea?  She says she can create one with no password required. 

Also, Tim thinks that price sounds like the limiting factor for many -- so getting firm price limits might be the best next step for the options we have listed.  In some cases, costs have been posted, but we probably need a bit more detailed planning about the actual accommodations and variant possibilities as well as meal options if meals are not included.  Please contribute data for your suggested venues if you haven't already.  Details, please, when you get the opportunity.

Many thanks, everyone!

Love, Lynda

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Hi all,

2 weekends ago we Tom, Tim, and I traveled to the San Juan's in part to escape the heat.  We visited the States Inn on San Juan Island and West Beach Resort on Orcas, two of the choices noted on the spread sheet for possible family reunion sites.  Tim posted some photos on his flickr account if you are interested.  We had the privilege of having the "J" pod of Orcas travel in front of our ferry boat , which came to a standstill in the waters closer to the Anacortes side, so the pod could travel through safely.  We saw about 15 of them; quiet an experience!

We found that the States Inn would be $1400 per night for max of 24 persons.  The price only includes breakfast.  The family run place was small, but quaint, and would provide good home cooking.  However it was basically off the road in a pasture with not much to do unless you drove to other places on the island.  Other meals could be provided but at a cost of $18-25 per person for dinners.  So we concluded it would not be worth the cost.

The West Beach Resort on Orcas Island has cabins and the option of tent or RV camping adjacent to the cabins.  By late June they require a weeks stay,  so the cost of cabins might be prohibitive.   Beach front cabins which typically are 2 bedroom with 4-6 max persons would be anywhere from $189-209 nightly, so for a week $1323-1463. The Farmhouse cabin which holds 7 persons and has a large gathering area would be $289 per night, or $2023 for the week.  It may be booked already.  When I check the day prior to arrival it was still available the 3rd week of June.   RV camping is $38 per night and camping in tents $33 nightly.   Cabins are all equipped with kitchens so cooking could be done by various families.   The place would be wonderful for a reunion but the cost, due to the weekly rental requirement plus the cost of travel by ferry,  seems out of a comfortable price range.


So we propose something else...

I have been looking at Bend, Oregon and will report back after I have made phone calls,  but it looks like larger home rentals would be feasible at a much lower cost.  Plus the area has activities galore for all ages:  shopping, museums, white water rafting, canoeing/kayaking, parks, hiking etc.  It also would be closer for the family traveling up from CA.  I will pass on any information soon.

Love, Gretchen