We are on our way home, so this will probably be our last post for awhile. We began our trip anticipating the birth of our new granddaughter, Penelope and were fortunate enough to be at the hospital when she was born, so we were able to meet her just a few minutes after her birth. It was great visiting with Dustin, Julie, and Penelope over the next few weeks. On our last weekend in the Northwest, her Uncle Doug and Aunt Angela came down for the weekend from Seattle to see Penelope for the first time. We all enjoyed our time together with the baby, and even found time for a few card games and badmitten.

Plan A: Hovander Homestead and Whatcom Falls, near the Canadian border (just before we got word that Penelope was about to arrive).

Plan B: Our home base for the motorhome in Olympia (while we drove the Jeep south to Oregon for the birth of the baby).

Back to Plan A: We moved to Belfair State Park as scheduled, to enjoy the 4th of July weekend with Doug and Angela and her family. A close family friend invited us all to join him on his boat for a nice cruise from Bremerton to Poulsbo to view a spectacular fireworks display over the water.

Gail (Angela’s mom) and Ginny.

Let the fireworks begin!!!

On June 29th (our 48th Anniversary), we waited at the Family Birth Center with eagar anticipation for the arrival of our newest grandchild.

Waiting and monitoring …

Mission accomplished!

ANNOUNCING:
Name: Penelope Ada Johnston
Born: June 29, 2011 at 8:50 PM in Tualatin, Oregon
Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz
Length: 19 1/2 inches
Proud Parents: Dustin and Julie