Seattle & Portland

This past weekend, we once again made the trip over the mountain to visit family. This time, we went up to Seattle to visit my parents for my mom's birthday. We have two dates that are mandatory trips up north - Thanksgiving and her birthday - and this year we weren't going to miss it, even if we live a bit farther away now. We knew it would be a bit trickier with two under the age of two to make such a long trip, so we made a lunch stop in Portland. Well, actually, we turned it into a shopping/lunch trip - thank goodness IKEA has a dining area! It turns into a two-in-one for us!

All ready to hike the woods behind Grama & Papa's house.


Taking a break on the hike. The boys did super good on the hike. They went up to the top of the hill, which was about two miles. Very impressed. I think a hiking trip is in our future this summer :)

Got to get a cousin pic in the bathtub, right?


Daddy & Tristan's favorite thing to do - hottubbing!

My mom and I were cracking up over this outfit of Talia's - gotta love a baby in skinny jeans/jeggings. They almost look painted onto her rolls!



Next stop, Portland! We decided to break up the trip on the way home and stay at my brother's for a night. We also met up with friends at our favorite family-friendly brewery - Hopworks! It was a bit chaotic, however, as about 30 people (including kids) were there. Trying to fit in conversations with everyone while kids were running around was a bit of a challenge. But I did get some cute snapshots of Tristan, Amelia and Aubrey together. I've loved watching these little ones grow up together! And apparently stripes are en vogue for toddlers!

Their favorite thing to do was dog pile each other. And then help one another up :)


Auntie Trac & Tristan

Lo & Lila. The first time I'v met her - can't believe it took so long!

Have I mentioned how much I love this place?? They have a kids section so that the parents can actually talk. Genius!


Oh, how I miss Portland! But am so thankful that we are able to come back for get-togethers like this. It helps me feel connected and keeps me sane :)