One of our excursions was a fun and free tour of Shasta Dam. The tour consisted of an elevator ride down 428ft to the base of the dam and a walk around the facilities. It was amazing to see the power that creates electricity for millions of people!
It was difficult to capture the size of the dam in photos, definitely more impressive in person.
During the mid part of July we drove down to Shasta Lake with good friends (Justin, Katie, and Noah) for a week on a houseboat. We rented the smallest boat available for cost reasons and to test the waters (so to speak) of houseboating. We arrived on a Sunday after buying food and loaded up the boat for our week long adventure.
Each night was spent on a different part of the lake after picking a spot to pull up to. We spent lots of time swimming to keep cool in the 105 degree weather. Our swamp cooler was not the greatest, but thankfully temperatures cooled down a little at night :)
(There was a bedroom in the back with 3 beds, where us couples slept. Kids had pack-n-plays in the dining area at night. There were 2 bathrooms and a couple of closets. It was cozy!)
On Sunday we gathered with the Friesen side and had fun playing at another park with Ada. She was the center of attention, as usual :) We left Monday after taking a few pictures and saying our goodbyes to family.
Oh, and houseboat pictures are on the way!
This past weekend we gathered with family in Portland to remember my Uncle Dave after his passing in June. Saturday was the memorial service and it was an emotional time as we remembered Dave through pictures and readings. Although sad, it was also an uplifting day because of his faith and trust in Jesus. We know we will see Dave again!
After the service and reception we visited at a park with some of my cousins and their kids. Later, we had dinner with my uncle’s immediate family.
(iPhone pics, incase you couldn’t tell :))
