Bonney Lake

After Portland, we headed to Bonney Lake to visit with Lee's good friend, Connie. Lee and Connie worked together at Northwest, and Connie lived on the coast side as well. We hadn't seen Connie since her daughter Holly's wedding in 1997.

Connie and Russ live in Paradise!! This is their back yard - just past the fire pit is their dock, right on the lake! They have a boat, paddle boat, and their daughter Holly and her husband, Louie, keep their jet ski there, as well!

We had a great selection of munchies and a glass of wine on the deck, while we visited with Connie, and caught up with each other's lives.


Here's Louie, readying his jet ski for a spin around the lake. His daughter Katelynn watches. Holly and Louie have two adorable kids, Katelynn and Hunter, ages 11 and 7.

Connie and I, enjoying the beautiful, sunny day! Life is GOOD!!

Holly and Louie, headed out for a spin! What a great thing to do on a Friday afternoon, after a long week at work!

Hunter with his surfboard.

Lee takes a spin on the jet ski!

They had a beautiful trip around the lake, and saw some amazing houses!

Connie waving from the porch. The covered porch allows them to enjoy the outside, even when it's raining!

Lee and Connie - Lee's enjoying a 'smore!

Lee and Pat, with the lake behind us.

What a great reunion we had!

Our time in Bonney Lake was so wonderful! It was fabulous to catch up with Connie. Unfortunately, Russ was away on business, so we didn't get to meet him, but we enjoyed the incredible hospitality and beautiful surroundings of their home. We had pizza for dinner, with Holly, Louie and the kids, and Connie made a great fire in the fire pit. And of course, we all made "smores - what a beautiful evening!

On Saturday morning we went for a walk with Connie, along her usual route. It was such a beautiful day. Connie fixed a fabulous breakfast, and then we loaded up and continued north!

Next stop: Everson!