Nothing says summer like a long-haul flight to visit family!
There is a certain rhythm to expat living - and packing up the suitcases when school is out is a dependable part of that rhythm. For us, it's a 12-hour-direct flight to the Pacific Northwest.
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| plane presents = happy campers |
First stop :: Ferndale, WA
Home of my childhood, this town maintains its tucked-away feel and chill vibe. Endless green-outdoors for the kids to binge on, and the best sourdough bread on the planet. But most importantly for us, it's home to alllll of the grandparents and some pretty cute cousins!
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| view from 'home' |
campfires in the backyard...
tadpole hunting in the Nooksack River....
relaxing at Larrabee State Park ...
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| these 7 pics taken by Jack MacSlarrow |
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| brrrr!!!! |
indoor climbing with Nana ...
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| Go Nana!!! |
eating together ...
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| The Bagelry (one of my FAV's) with my mom |
playing outside ...
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| both uncles sporting BEARDS |
playing inside ...
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| my youngest sister is super-mom! |
filling up on grandparent-love ...
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| not enough pictures of Grandpa Jack & Dasha! |
and seeing old pals ...
Next stop :: Seattle
Daddy flew in to join us! Met up with more friends and relatives. Dasha, Gpa Jack & Auntie Rachel came too.
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| just a baby-size white wine -- 'atta girl, Dasha! |
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| M's game |
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| what are they doing?? |
Last stop :: Sandpoint, Idaho
Usually we drive to Spokane to visit this crew -- but seeing as we are now too big to squeeze into their house and we'd be there over the fourth of July, we found a big 'ol house a bit further north to enjoy together.
thank you, Audrey & Sarah, for so many of these great photos!!
enjoying the big house ...
recovering from a wasp attack (!)
getting out in the cool town of Sandpoint ...
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| even in the RAIN! |
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| ice cream every day! |
Fourth of July ... a parade ...
beach day ...
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| faceplant in the sand - ahhh! so relaxing! |
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| baby Alex tries the water -- and loves it! |
Two-Week-Whirlwind -- and that's a wrap. It's time to head back. Good-bye for now, dear family and spacious land. Till next year....
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| (at a mid-road-trip-stop to soothe a crying babe) |
Good to have you at home, even if it was only for a short time. Also good to see all the cousins enjoying each other. Till next year!
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