Daryl?

Nah, just Sam in a cowboy had w/ his BFF

Portland Japanese Gardens

Sam was happy and excited that M* had chosen the Japanese gardens, as they both love their culture. During our adventure, they were surprised to learn that Grandma H* lived in Japan as a child.

Healing Tears

My dad's funeral brought out a lot of tears. For me, I couldn't help but realize that we all felt a sense of not just coming together but a feeling of going back to memories present with him, experiencing the same time and space. Divorced family at the age of 10, memories are few, tainted w/ hate, jealousy, and hugs that didn't feel like much.

Celebration of life

 

This was hard day to get through as it was biter sweet. Hard to say goodbye but so thankful for all the memories that family and friends shared of my dad. I have learned so much more about him from others points of views. And as I sit here watching the littles play in the hotel pool, I see that he is in them! Like silly nature of Sam who like my dad liked to live in the future looking for the next adventure or the next BIG fish to catch. 

Fourth of July Cornhole!

 

It was so nice visiting with family, including those who traveled all the way from Idaho!