This Summer we have had the chance to hang out with the Clingman side of our family more than ever before. The first event was a Mariner's game with Pat's brother Brian and family. I don't have pictures because Miles and I didn't go but Pat and Nolan had a blast cheering on the M's with the Klamath Falls Clingmans.
Next up was Pat's dad's 80th birthday. We gathered at a lake in Olympia on a very hot day.
A very rare family photo. Thanks Susan! |
The kids jumped into the lake fully dressed and stayed there most of the day.
I forgot for a second that that dog is not Ruby but her cousin Apollo. They look almost identical here though. |
Nolan and his cousin Sam all dried off. |
Miles drying off in the sun. |
The next special occasion was Pat's Mom's 80th Birthday and this one was extra special because we got to see everyone at the new Heron Island house and meet the newest Clingman, Baby Jovin.
He is just a month old and I got to cuddle with him for a good 45 min and listen to his sweet newborn noises. I forget that they don't come out saying "no!" and "but, why?"
Jovin and his mommy. |
Can you tell I'm smitten? Newborns are so agreeable to having their picture taken!
And then there are my feral children. One was off terrorizing deer in a golf cart and this one was refusing naps, grazing, and trying to lick the dog.
I wish we saw them all more often but with 30+ people (and that's just Pat's siblings, spouses and offspring, yes I tallied it up) it's pretty hard. But the last few months have been great, hopefully we can keep this monthly meet up tradition going...hint hint. :)