Family | Love, Laughter, and Life

October 17, 2008
by Angie 1 Comment

They’ve Closed My Starbucks!

Chelsie at her Starbucks

This is it. One of the last happy days before our flagship store of 15 years was closed! What a going out party! Our best, most favorite, family Starbucks was one of the unfortunate ones that had to be closed. Nevermind that it was the first in Yakima, had the best workers (especially the beautiful one above, my baby), and had a great community. Tears were abundant as baristas hung out and worked together for the last shift. But what a party!

Let’s just say, I love Nicole’s plan for happy hour…basically from 4:30 until closing (free drinks!). Throughout the day, customers had delivered flowers, so the tables were all decorated with fresh flowers in miscellaneous (ie coffee pots, vases, urns) containers. One customer brought pizza for lunch, another brought a carrot cake decorated with his phone number. Cookies, donuts, and pastries were brought out of the case and passed around. Calories were not an issue. Neither was caffeine. Photos were displayed, along with a poster board showing each barista and where he or she was being transferred. The only horrible thing was that this was the last night the store was open.

Amidst the tears, there was plenty of laughter. I had to really laugh at the dismantling of the store…which commenced promptly at 7:00. Furniture and things that had to go were walked out of the store and deposited in waiting vehicles. And then that was it. The store closed. Now it is just a shell – contractors have already removed the counters, shelves, signs…Blah. It’s the saddest corner of the whole parking lot. Empty, quiet, and dark. I know Top Foods took a hit with the store leaving. They had a great partnership. Just give me 10 minutes with Howard. This is one unhappy chick.

Now, in order to see our favorite baristas, we have to travel to 4 other stores, hoping to catch them while they are working. (I almost got in trouble today, as it’s taken me quite a while to catch up to Stephanie – sorry Steph!). Bittersweet. But wonderful memories. For more pictures, look for me on facebook.

Peeps, make me a grande, nf, xhot, 3 pump chai…to go.

September 11, 2008
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Upon Further Reflection

One Q catching a future Q

My BAD. And my mis-snake. The Quantrell’s DID NOT visit Bass Pro. I guess there is not a Bass Pro in Washington state, at least of which we know. That being said, we did visit a store with outdoor huntsperson items…Cabella’s!

“A wild and crazy northwestern family, the Quantrell’s, was recently spotted at a local rouge cou (red neck) watering hole off of I-5. Cabella’s was the site of family fun and silliness for this colorful family. Members of the clan were spotted gazing at the fish in the aquarium walk through, shooting laser guns (weapons) at a staged shooting range, trying on country style clothing, romping up and down stairs, walking through the ‘stuffed animal – aka game – museum’ and trying to name and classify as many wildlife as they could. Other customers were seen heading for the nearest exit or slowly backing away from this rowdy group. Employees reported that in all honesty, the Quantrell’s were just out for a good time. No damage was done.” ~Northwest Reporter

So, as you can see, we actually visited Cabella’s. It is a wonderful store, off of I-5, with absolutely nothing around it, except SEVERAL long roads, round-a-bouts…, and northwest greenery.

Looking for a good time? Take a trip and gander (not to be confused with Gander Mountain, another outdoor store, of which we do not have in Washington state) at the wildlife. Perhaps you will be fortunate enough to encounter the rare, nomadic Quantrell clan.

Taylor hits the target

September 10, 2008
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The Quantrell’s Visit Bass Pro!

Wow! Check out that cute family (in the header photo)! In this order: Kevin, with antlers sprouting from his back, Shrimpette -aka – Angie, the shortest, vertically challenged family member, Taylor – the mechanical wizard, tallest, Army boy stationed near this Bass Pro, and last, Peeps, I mean Chelsie, also sprouting some mysterious antlers, just like good ol’ dad.

We love our family! God has blessed us greatly with wonderful kids, not afraid to be zany and wild. Well, not as ok with it as mom, who can still embarass them in public (isn’t that a mom’s job? OUI!).

So, if you too want some cool family photos (too bad the other wildlife had to be cropped to make us fit), head to your nearest Bass Pro, and take advantage of the Red Neck (Rouge Cou) dream come true.

Ooo-ahhh.

July 23, 2008
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My Baby is Engaged!

Awww, they’re so cute! It’s official. As of Sunday, July 20, our oldest child (ok, he’s 20) is engaged. The happy occurence took place at a church BBQ and swim party in the lower valley. Suspicion was high for others (we had a hint of what was happening) when the 2 involved parties snuck off in shorts, swimsuits, and the piece of junk (NEVER tell Taylor I said that), I mean ’72 green Chevy. After being gone for a mere ten minutes, they came bounding back, honking the horn and flashing a lovely ring. Yahoo! No date is set, but congratulations to Jamie and Taylor! Does that mean I’m getting old?