And We’re Off…
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Casey has a summer job in Seattle. We are taking a road trip together so he can have the car. The 2000 CR-V that we bought to hold his car seat just before he was born!
We planned to get on the roadRead more
Stop #1
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Pit stop for gas and leg stretching. Listened to a great extra innings Giants win while driving. 😁
Stop #2 - Food
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
Casey and I talked about having dinner at a steakhouse. Then we realized we didn’t want to go into a restaurant and leave all of his stuff (including desktop computer and monitor) in the car as weRead more
Stop #3 - Done for the night
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
We decided to spend the night in Grants Pass, OR. We are about 6 1/2 hours from Seattle. Not too bad for how late in the day we left. 😁
Day 2 - Top o’ the Morning to Ya
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We had a quality pool at the Quality Inn. Filled with shamrocks and love. 🤣 Just what you need to get your day moving! We are on our way again.
Stop #4 - Heaven on Earth
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We were told by my friend Niel that we must absolutely stop at the Heaven on Earth bakery and cafe. He was right. It was awesome!!!
I also learned today that in Oregon you are not allowed to pumpRead more
Visiting a Friend
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
It just so happens that we were driving by the son of one of my best friends. We had hoped to spend a few hours hanging out but the timing didn’t work. We were able to stop by and visit for a fewRead more
Stop #6 - Time to stretch
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A quick stretch break. So many of these roadside stations are just disgusting. This one was no different.
Made it!!!
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
I had a good time with our road trip. Extra time with your son is always a blessing. 💕 The adventure is not over yet! Jenn and Quinn flew in to meet us and the three of us fly home on Monday. UntilRead more
Starting Another Road Trip
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Jackie and Jonah have a cabin in the mountains. We are headed there today. We started the morning with a cinnamon roll from the Heaven on Earth bakery. 😁
Almost to the Cabin
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Our mountain adventure is underway. A quick pit stop before we make it to the cabin.
Time for a Mountain Get Away!
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
We hit a bit of weekend traffic bit it wasn’t too bad for Bay Area standards but it did turn our 2 hour drive into a 3 hour drive. However, it was well worth it! The mountains are beautiful. TheRead more
Mt. Baker - Living Our Best Life 🙂
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We grabbed some pizza and headed up the mountain to find a quiet spot with a view. Jackie and Jonah sure have that spot! We ate pizza in style as we enjoyed the mountains and even saw a hangingRead more
Rollin’ on the River
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
On the way down the mountain we stopped at the Nooksack River. We had an intense rock skipping session. 😀
Heading Away from the Heat
June 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Day 2 at the cabin was cut short due to the unprecedented heat wave across the Pacific Northwest. No AC at the cabin and it was getting dang hot. Still, I was really happy we made the drive. We did foRead more
Scouting Out Casey’s New Job
June 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Casey wanted to drive his route to work before his first day and I went with him. It is a beautiful drive over the world’s longest floating bridge.
Casey’s First Day!
June 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
He may be a 21 year old adult but Casey is not too old for a first day picture! He was a good sport and gave it to me. 🙂 On his way to the paid internship that will keep him in Seattle untilRead more
Closing Time…
June 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 102 °F
Well, all good things must come to an end. Our Seattle trip was a resounding success. It was great to see the Payne-Goldman clan. We played a lot of games, saw the mountains, got Casey settled, andRead more
Do you know the way to San Jose?
June 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 99 °F
Is is really hot in Seattle. It is hot outside. It is hot in the airport. It is hot on the plane. It is freaking hot!!!!!!
My weather station says it is 73 degrees in our backyard. Can’t wait toRead more
