Packard picnic at Mt. Rainier

Every year for over 50 years, the Packards have been picnicking at Mt. Rainier. This year was no different. We had gorgeous weather this year and I was able to get some great shots of the mountain. 

Here is the entire crew that made it out this year.

After we ate lunch, some of us took the kids on a hike to burn off some energy.

And here are some shots of the mountain.  I took about a bazillion. And hey, you’re only getting about five, so that’s not too bad, right?

 

A few of the Packard cousins…  (I’d like to take this moment for a shout out to ANGIE PACKARD VADEN. That’s her in the red bandana. Today is her birthday! Happy Birthday my friend!) 

The boys got these pins from the Park Ranger that say, “Don’t be a meadow stomper.”  So, friends, do you know what happens when you tell little boys not to stomp on something?  Yep. They have an instant urge to stomp on anything and everything. I’m not sure those pins are workin’ out so well, but we TRIED to keep them on the path at least!