Mom turned 90 on Friday, and her children and grandchildren came to Long Beach, Washington, a sentimental place of hers, to celebrate with her. I am honored she welcomes me as part of her clan. There were 14 of us. We came from Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Iowa for “the big bash.”
We hung around one of two big houses we rented and took walks along this Northwest Coast, recalling family stories and enjoying the relaxing outdoors. We ate constantly, it seemed, with delicious food prepared by several cooks or at her favorite restaurant. Mostly we took the cue from Mom and did what she preferred. These are my images of Sinclair Family time.
Family starts to arrive. Karl, from left, Ruth, Ivalee, Margaret, Cynthia, and Jon
Grandson Brook arrives
Healthy fruit and veggie starters
Grill master Brian looks for the char on the corn
Eldest son David and the pile of yummy corn
Daughter Kathy and daughter-in-law Cherie
Cheese on your burger? How about a hot dog?
Margaret and Mom
Along with all the usual condiments for the burgers, Grandson Brandon prepares his specialty of roasted broccoli with garlic and olive oil.
Granddaughter Sarah
Only a token number of candles on the requested chocolate cake
Evening around a bon fire with Brandon, left, Ruth, Karl, and Ivalee
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Rebekah’s Studio 
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