Family, Bonfires & Mount Rainier

The following morning, we packed up and drove a few hours north to spend the next part of our PNW visit with Justin’s sister and her family.

And seriously, why do kids grow up so fast?

Every visit seems to come with another reminder of how quickly the years pass. We spent our time with family, playing video games, hanging out around a bonfire, and catching up on life between visits.

We also headed out for a scenic drive toward Mount Rainier, adding some classic Pacific Northwest scenery to our family time.

This part of the trip wasn’t about checking off a long sightseeing list. We got to revisit a little of Portland, see what has changed since our younger days, geek out over a prototype truck, spend time with family, and watch the kids somehow get older again between visits.Read more