Lake Chelan - Summer 2008

Good friends Bob and Laurie invited us up for a weekend of boating, biking and just relaxing at Lake Chelan and Stehekin.


Butterflys are free.






The Garden on Stehekin.



Marguerite and Laurie along for the ride.

Skipper and 1st mate.

Fun family time.

Water falls at Stehekin.

Christmas 2009 - Wigwam

Merry Christmas to All.
Our first snow less Christmas in Seattle turned out to be our best Christmas ever! We were together with all of our children and their families with Maggie and Tommy joining by a long distance speaker phone call to catching them in Chicago. The food was great, the conversations endless, but the best part was the spiritual connection. Way cool! The gift giving structure devised by Maria, now known as the "8 x 11's", was sincere and emotionally rewarding. Sure to be added as a new tradition for years to come



Merry Christmas Dohertys!


Popi & Ryder


Aunt Kate and Aunt Emma with lil' Kai



Kenrick and Kai watching the sneaky elves.

Christmas smiles!

Santa's Helper Jakester

Chrismas Morning Eric, Maria, Jake and Kai

Popi and Gigi saying goodnight to the boys!

Merry Christmas to All!

San Juan Islands - Summer 2008

Thanks to our good friends Bob & Laurie we were able to discover these beautiful islands in the Puget Sound.

A friendly sea otter welcomes us into the harbor.

Marguerite & Laurie relaxing on the hotels wrap around porch.