Portland

We decided to head north when we were short a few days of daycare. We were hard core & road tripped. Phew!

First we stopped in Central Point where one of Bill's dearest old friends, Chris Boivin, lives with his family. He has a beautiful family.

We stayed in their extra room that had a play kitchen. Needless to say, it was tough getting Gracie to bed. Here's Abbey & Juliet sharing their stuff.



After much play at the Boivins, we headed up to Portland to visit the Shoemakers.



Gracie was all smiles. She loved staying in Portland.



After a few days, we headed back down south & stopped one more night at the Boivin house.

Grace & Abbey were BFFs the final day.


It was a beautiful evening & they lit the fire pit & we all had smores.

Nora Jane loved their play house.

We had such a great time. We are so thankful for such great family & friends that welcome us into their homes.

Seattle

Back during President's weekend we decide it would be fun to head up to Seattle to visit family and friends.

Paul & Tonya met up with us as the Space Needle & there was a neat museum there that we hung out at.

Gracie was in charge of the camera - at least we got a cute shot of Dillon.

Here he is again. Goodness he's a cutie!

We stayed with Kayvaan & Shannon & Toby. They took us to the zoo. This zoo was so awesome! I liked it as much as I like the Oakland Zoo.

Gracie & Mommy.

Nora Jane was all over the zoo....we couldn't keep up with her.

Here we all are hitting the trail...

There's a carousel there too. Nora Jane liked the bear out front.

Daddy took the girls on the carousel. He's the best!

Here's Toby.

We had such a great time. Gracie keeps asking if we are going to Seattle.