Thursday, April 2, 2009
Family Reunion
Just before I read the blog and found out about mom, (who is fine bytheway, for anyone who still doesn't know). I felt really strongly that we should have a family reunion this year. I love getting together with you all and feel like it's important and after hearing about mom and the chest pains she had today, I feel like it's more important than ever. I know that with the economy the way it is, a lot of you are stretched for cash as is, going to Utah the last time wasn't relaxing and all dad did was stay in his hotel room. Can you all help me figure out some economical family reunion? I would really like to do something relaxing and that will put us all together, including dad. The lodge is perfect, it's still 595 a night though. Does anyone out there have any ideas? What are your thoughts and feelings on a reunion and how can we make it work? Let's get this planned and I'm there where ever "there" is!
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Mindy, when we all came up to your house last May it sure was a good time. I think if we had the cabin for 2 nights it could work out. I know it's economically it's insane right now. Becky and I were both talkin about how we just can't get ahead. With no more overtime at work, that's going to impact me. So, I say...if nowhere else...Mindy's is the place to go. Close to all of us. If there's not enough room inside, the kids could camp out back in a tent. Just give it some thought. I would really love it for at least 2 nights though...
I really think we should research Tamarack they are supposed to have killer prices on all lodging since due to the economy they have 16 employees. It's beautiful there!
I just know I miss and love you all. Same thing, we are strapped. But if it could work out I would love it. I would only be able to do it during my maternity leave, since I am exhausting all of my sick and vacation time to take that time off. I could do a quick weekend trip, however with a new born it may be really difficult. I am so glad Mommy is ok. I had a peaceful feeling and did not panic. I knew she would be ok somehow. Love you all!
Hodge, we would be more than willing to host it! Would that be a relaxing vaction for the rest of you? We could put all of our kids in one room so we could have extra beds. We've got couches, one folds out into a bed and Two extra queen beds/bedrooms, or there is always hotels nearby. So depending on what you all would like to do, you are welcome to come here. We could always make a trip up for horseback riding too, or just spend the day in Jackson Hole, or Yellowstone. We've also got Bear World here. I wish we could afford the Lodge, I loved that vacation! The total for 2 nights would be $1200 for the lodge.
http://realadventures.com/listings/1034782_4-Season-Family-Vacation-Homes-LAKESIDE
This is the place Becky is recommending, it costs $500 dollars a night, but if you pay for 3 you get the 4th night free. Here's some info on this lodge copy and pasted from the website.
Harris Cove Lodge: 3100 sq ft / 7 bdrms & 7 toilets w/ 4 showers: 150 feet from the lake. The Harris Cove Lodge is located above the Frederick Lakeside Lodge and is staggered adjacent to the Hawk's Nest. The Harris Cove Lodge is a European Lodge design that has a Ledgestone entry that leads into a grand entry hall with granite and wood floors. The great room has 10 ft ceilings and a large Ledgestone (gas) Fireplace. The Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There is a Den (w/27'" flat screen TV)on the 1st floor. The Den also has a built in computer desk and hide a bed sofa. There is a Master Bdrm-qn on the 1st floor with its own bath room and shower. The dining area is cafe style with 2 large expandable tables. The Great Room has an entertainment center that includes a 56" Widescreen HDTV. There is a large 12' x 32' deck overlooking the lake on the 1st floor. The Deck is a great place for summer dinners and entertaining while you enjoy incredible sunsets at dusk!!!The 2nd floor has 1 master bdrm-kg, 1 semi-master bdrm-qn, 2 other bdrms( 1 kg & 1 qn), 1 Jack & Jill bathroom w/2 toilets + vanities w/ 1private common shower and 1 complete bath room off of the master bdrm. 2nd floor master bdrm and king bdrm have french doors that open to a spacious 8' x 32' deck that has tables chairs and umbrellas. The laundry room is on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor has 1 semi-master bdrm-kg and 1 bunk bdrm that has 2 (4 twins) bunk beds and a queen bed. There is a Jack & Jill bathroom that has 2 seperate toilets + vanities and 1 private common shower between them.
Oh and it says it sleeps 20. I think I will put the options and we can vote. So far we have my house and Tamarack. If we had a bunch of us, Mom & dad, Hodge, Mindy & Brig, Becky & Dale, Donna & Tim, and Wee & Sean it would still be $250 a person for 4 nights. Eagle Ridge Ranch would be $1200 for two nights split with whoever wants to stay in the Lodge, which I'm not sure how many would want that.
Do you all want to save money? Would you like to have it at Mom's or my house? If we had it here, I could come up with some fun ideas so the kids will enjoy themselves. I would do some research and find some fun optional activities. Shall we take a vote? After we finish talking about it, I will load one of those anonymous vote things on this blog and we can all vote on what we want to do, sound good?
Is Tamarack close to Mccall? Or Cascade? (2 hours north of Boise for those who wanna know location) VERY pretty area...had grocery stores and what not around. That sounds too fun to be true! :-)
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