Seattle trip!

We had an awesome trip to Seattle in August. We packed in so many activities...a family party, Steve's High School Reunion, trips to the Point Defiance Zoo, Snoqualmie Falls, Pike Place Market, Saltwater State Park...Dad got to play golf and Mom had a spa day. Of course, the best part was the quality family time!!

This was also the cubs' first plane trip and it went remarkably well. I was really dreading it but it ended up going much better than expected. I was incredibly thankful for that!

We took over 1000 pictures on our trip...and although we would love to share them all, I picked some of my favorites!

The view from above:

Em's first plane trip - thumb's up!:

The sports authorities...





Saltwater State Park:







Snoqualmie Falls:











View of Seattle from Alki Beach:






Point Defiance Zoo with Jaxon:







Playing at Jaxon's:




Pike Place Market:

Family!

In June, Grandma Shirley and Great-Grandma Betty came down from the Pacific Northwest to visit us. We had a great weekend - no big events - we just spent time together...and that's the most important thing!!

August visitors

There was a flurry of activity at Cub Central in August.

Steve's Uncle Tommy was in Texas on business, so we were fortunate that he could visit with us while he was here. The Cubs LOVED him. There was a lot of running, chasing, swimming, and tons of squealing cub laughter.

Fun times with Uncle Tommy!!:





Steve's parents were also able to come down at the end of August for a visit. The cubs' honorary Aunt Tracey and cousin Jaxon also came. Steve and his Dad got in a few rounds of golf and the adult girls got in an afternoon at the spa. The cubs and Jaxon spent a lot of time playing together outside and even went to the cubs' favorite play-place, Going Bonkers. Tracey and I got to enjoy a fun girl's night out. Steve and I were even able to get away to the Hilton for a night, just the two of us.

Friends eating:

A lot of time was spent together eating. They did great eating at the "kid's table".

Eating at the "big kid's table".

Steve and Jaxon:

Cleaning crew!:

Yes, they can be hired out.:

Tracey and the kiddos. Talk about having your hands full.

Getting ready for bed time.:

Zach and Jaxon, best buds.:

Playtime at Bonkers: