Washington Trip: The Seattle Portion

On Saturday night, after the reunion, we drove about three hours to Brandon's parent's house in Seattle. We stayed there with Jordan (one night) and Jeremy and Angie and their four kids. It was a crazy, full house and it was so much fun! The kids loved playing hide and seek and running around with their cousins. It reminded me of when I used to go to my Grandma and Grandpa's in Reno and play outside with cousins. I'm glad my kids will have those same memories. After church on Sunday we went to the Sound and and let the kids play on the beach for a while.

Best Cousin Friends (these two are only 6 weeks apart in age):



Swamp monsters!




After the beach we went back to Mom and Dad's and had dinner and relaxed.

Monday we went to Snoqualmie Falls. We have been there a few times but this time we did a fun little hike down to the bottom of the falls and got to see the view from there as opposed to just the top. The hike was short and a little bit steep. It was a good challenging level for the kids. Ok, maybe the adults too. :-)

Monday was Caleb's birthday so he got to open some presents. After dinner we went to Chuck E Cheese's to play some games. Then we came home and had cake and ice cream. He kept saying over and over, "I'm not having a good birthday. I'm having a FANTASTIC birthday!!!" Cute kid. He was so happy to spend his birthday with family and doing so many fun things!

We all packed up and drove the 13 hour drive home on Tuesday. The kids were really good in the car and the time went by pretty fast.

We loved going to Seattle, as we always do! It was especially fun this time, though, because we got to be there with Jeremy and Angie! Thanks mom and dad for having us and showing us such a great time! We can't wait to come back!