My mom, Aunt Barb, Brooks and I took a trip to Naselle, WA - my mom's hometown. Its about a 2 hour drive from Olympia, located in SW Washington, near the Oregon border. Since my Grandma Simukka's passing in 2005, we have unfortunately not spent much time down in Naselle. I just love it there - I have so many wonderful memories spending time there with my Grandma. It is such a quaint little town, populated with many Scandinavian descendants. I was so happy to have Brooks meet some of his relatives!
Brooks' great-great Aunt Mary (my Grandpa Simukka's sister)
Brooks' great-great Uncle Alfred (my Grandpa Simukka's brother). My Uncle Alfred is quite the character - Brooks took to him right away.
Brooks' great-great Aunt Caroline (Uncle Alfred's wife).
This visit meant so much to me - my Grandma never got to meet Brooks - she would have loved him so much!
