California 4th # 2

My computer, or the Internet is just not working very good with me today. I have tried to do this post 3 times.. so will post what I can today, and do some more tomorrow.
The saga continues with out grand and glorious 4th of july in California, among the redwoods and mountains.

Kathy standing dressed in black (Vern's daughter) And her husband Mike seated at the table.. and.. wearing pink pants.. Maxine's.. Lonnie's mom
Kathy has lost a lot of weight since her little boy was born. She is a vegetarian, and all this meat being cooked.. is yukky!!!
We always have those at the picnic that want to show off.. Here is Lonnie, impressing Tracy and Danial, with balancing the Pepsi can on his thumb. Lonnie's wife has seen it before... and Lonnie's brother, (yellow shirt) Mathew, just cant bear to see it again. more tricks. this one is a flying UFO.. Terry (far left in black) is wondering why Romona's dog, Daisy, isn't chasing it. Daisy is just NOT falling for that old trick again!

4th of July family reuion in California

Our trip to California was a wonderful change of pace. Its a lot slower out there, and cooler too. You dress very casually, as you will get dirty.. lots of dust... lots of rocks, dogs, and kids.

At Uncle Verns home, where David, Jason and Tracy, Dad and I were welcomed and stayed. Arriving at Uncle Lyle's house where the reunion takes place each year. Lyle talking to Jason, me with my picture album for all to enjoy.
Frank Alves at the grill.. he makes steaks, and hotdogs!! Frank is Maxien's Husband
Aunt Ramona on the Old-Fashioned way of grilling chicken.. look how happy she is.. her daughter Leslie is observing and learning from mom, and Leslie's husband is glad he wasn't drafted for the job.. Aunt Sally, is being Sally.. sort of at a distant and wringing her hands.. saying "Gosh, I hope she doesn't burn herself.. what will she do if that happens, She wont be able to drive that big bus of hers anymore".
Uncle Lyle at the grill, doing hamburgers. He also has not gotten the modern day grilling figured out yet either.. but oh those where good... Dad testing the final products.. just to make sure they are not done wrong, and that he gets enough to eat.. don't want to starve, or appear to be unappreciated of the hospitality. doesn't dad look good.. hes the best looking one at this thing.

Here is Shonnie (Aunt Ruby's oldest girl) with her niece, and her twin boys. Me with my Coat.. ya.. it was cool.. but not for the local folk.

The twins with their big brother, Hovenal.. don't ask me what their names are.. cant remember for the life of me.
Dad giving Lonnie and his baby girl advise on what to eat and its all good! David trying to figure out who that big fella is? Lonnie is Maxine's son. Maxine is Vern's adopted daughter by his second wife. The girl standing next to Lonnie is his wife.

Lonnie's wife, Lonnie, Danial (Aunt Ruby's grandson, and Tracy Lee!! We all love each other.. notice the hugs!! What a bunch of great people!