Manito with Karin

Manito Park

During Karin's visit to Spokane, we went to Manito Park.  This park is huge, with multiple gardens.  A must see when visiting Spokane.  Formal gardens, Lilac, Japanese, Perennial, Greenhouse, Rose, Iris, all individual gardens.  And I think I'm forgetting some!  Also a large pond, fountain, playgrounds, kids water-pad, rolling hills, stone bridges, scenic drive, tennis courts, many picnic areas, bike / walking trails.  And grand old houses bordering the park.  Do I love it?  Oh-- Yes I do!!!

Gaiser Conservatory (Greenhouse)

Mom and Karin
"The colors were so vibrant"



Mom smelling her favorite flower Jasmine
I "LOVE" this picture.



Duncan Garden (Formal Gardens)



Karin



Karin at the fountain,
Flowers were not yet in full bloom.

Japanese Garden

Karin by Pagoda Sculpture
and a little waterfall.

"I'm in the picture!!!  At least my eye is."
Sonja, Karin, Mom



Karin and Mom
Japanese garden at Manito Park.  Spokane is sister city to Nishinomiya, Japan





Karin - Spokane

Karin's Spokane Visit

June 2012

We had a wonderful visit with Karin, here in Spokane Wa.  She drove the whole way from Salt Lake City, and stayed for about a month.  Hanging out with Mom, visiting, watching HGTV, knitting hot pads.  Side trips:  Manito Park, Coeur d' Alene, Leavenworth Wa, Riverfront Park (waterfalls).  Taking a break of all her non-stop activities / responsibilities in Utah.  Hope she had fun and relaxed here.  "We loved having you Karin, you can come back anytime, we would love it."

"A hot day, and Karin is cooling off."
Coeur d' Alene Lake, Id
Had lunch at the Hotel / Resort,
 with a beautiful view of the lake. 





Karin and Mom
Lunch at Coeur d' Alene Resort

 

Turret House, Spokane Valley
 A unique home with brick and iron turrets.
A piece of Art.



Lilac Parade 2012

Armed Forces Parade

"Lilac Parade"

Anna-Marie's Last parade with the Airforce Band (May 2012).  She has been their piano player, and filled in, in the percusion sections.  She plays the piano, drums, marimba, etc.  I wonder what her favorite instrument currently is?  The Airforce band is disbanding.  She will be transferring to another division in the airforce, not sure yet what it will be.  So proud of her, keep at it Anna-Marie.



Anna-Marie is the drummer.



Laura, Anna-Marie, Jeremy



2011 Waterfalls

"2011 Waterfall Adventures"



Anna-Marie, Laura, Johnny at
"Indian Canyon Falls" WA.
Lush & green trail up a narrow canyon.
Lots of mosquitos, and a cave.
  

 

Sonja & Anna-Marie at
"Crystal Falls" WA.
Beautiful view, but no way done to the bottom.



 

Sonja & Anna-Marie at
"Whatcom Creek Falls" in downtown Bellingham, WA
.Beautiful walkways, and salmon hatchery near-by.



Anna-Marie & Jeremy
at "Skalkaho Falls" Montana.
Icy cold water. "Brrrrr"



Anna-Marie at "Chamokane Falls" on an Indian Reservation in WA.  Sonja and Anna-Marie wandering on unmarked roads and trails to find this waterfall.  On one of the hottest days of the summer.  And we forgot our swimsuits in the car.  Sonja was not going to hike a double trip, just to get her swimsuit.  Anna-Marie came back the next day with Jeremy & Laura, to play in the water.