Friday Oct 12 2012
Placer Kids Picnic
By: Anne Stokes
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Gisele Villegas of UC Davis volunteers with her sorority Lambda Omicron Xi at Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kid's family appreciation picnic held at Royer Park in Roseville.
Gisele Villegas of UC Davis volunteers with her sorority Lambda Omicron Xi at Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kid's family appreciation picnic held at Royer Park in Roseville.
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The Haput family of Roseville, Becky, left, son Marvin, 12, and Phil attend an appreciation picnic put on by Sierra Forever Families where they were named as one of several families of the year by Placer Kids.
The Haput family of Roseville, Becky, left, son Marvin, 12, and Phil attend an appreciation picnic put on by Sierra Forever Families where they were named as one of several families of the year by Placer Kids.
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Jamie Perry of Roseville dances with her kids at Royer park during an appreciation picnic hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
Jamie Perry of Roseville dances with her kids at Royer park during an appreciation picnic hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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Tori McCormick of Auburn with Sugar Plump Fairies paints faces at an appreciation picnic at Royer park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
Tori McCormick of Auburn with Sugar Plump Fairies paints faces at an appreciation picnic at Royer park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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XiaoXiao Driver, 7, and Dad John of Carmichael enjoy cotton candy at an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
XiaoXiao Driver, 7, and Dad John of Carmichael enjoy cotton candy at an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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XiaoXiao Driver of Carmichael, 7, swings at Royer park during Sierra Forever Families' appreciation picnic.
XiaoXiao Driver of Carmichael, 7, swings at Royer park during Sierra Forever Families' appreciation picnic.
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Family of the year, the Haput family of Roseville: Phil, Marvin, 12, and Becky were recognized at an appreciation picnic at Royer park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
Family of the year, the Haput family of Roseville: Phil, Marvin, 12, and Becky were recognized at an appreciation picnic at Royer park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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Family of the year, the Godsey Family of Auburn, Dad Tim, Mom Richelle, Austin, 13 months, Chris 9, and Vincent 16, accept recognition at an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
Family of the year, the Godsey Family of Auburn, Dad Tim, Mom Richelle, Austin, 13 months, Chris 9, and Vincent 16, accept recognition at an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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Malia Mack, 4, and Mom Cynthia of Sacramento enjoy good weather and create some colorful artwork at an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
Malia Mack, 4, and Mom Cynthia of Sacramento enjoy good weather and create some colorful artwork at an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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Harper Kaviani-King, 3, and Mom Tiffany King of Sacramento check out a Roseville Fire Department engine up close during an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
Harper Kaviani-King, 3, and Mom Tiffany King of Sacramento check out a Roseville Fire Department engine up close during an appreciation picnic at Royer Park hosted by Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids.
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Sara Hanson, public relations specialist with Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids mingles with families united through fostering and adoption at an appreciation picnic held at Royer Park in Roseville.
Sara Hanson, public relations specialist with Sierra Forever Families and Placer Kids mingles with families united through fostering and adoption at an appreciation picnic held at Royer Park in Roseville.
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Families of Placer Kids and Sierra Forever Families pose for a giant family photo during an appreciation picnic held at Royer Park.
Families of Placer Kids and Sierra Forever Families pose for a giant family photo during an appreciation picnic held at Royer Park.
On Saturday, Royer Park was filled with families and children, all of whom had been brought together by Sierra Forever Families adoption agency. Families came to enjoy a picnic in the park and to recognize and appreciate those who have gone through the fostering and adoption process to welcome kids into their lives.