And We’re Off…
23. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 roadLue lisää
Stop #1
23. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Pit stop for gas and leg stretching. Listened to a great extra innings Giants win while driving. 😁
Stop #2 - Food
23. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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 weLue lisää
Stop #3 - Done for the night
23. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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
24. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
24. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 pumpLue lisää
Visiting a Friend
24. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 fewLue lisää
Stop #6 - Time to stretch
24. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A quick stretch break. So many of these roadside stations are just disgusting. This one was no different.
Made it!!!
24. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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. UntilLue lisää
Starting Another Road Trip
25. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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
25. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Our mountain adventure is underway. A quick pit stop before we make it to the cabin.
Time for a Mountain Get Away!
25. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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. TheLue lisää
Mt. Baker - Living Our Best Life 🙂
25. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 hangingLue lisää
Rollin’ on the River
25. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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
26. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 foLue lisää
Scouting Out Casey’s New Job
27. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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!
28. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 untilLue lisää
Closing Time…
28. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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, andLue lisää
Do you know the way to San Jose?
28. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLue lisää
















































