Spokane

Family Vacation....my question is this, is it really truly a "vacation" when it includes four children under the age of six. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and love taking them to see their grandparents, but am I the only one who silently chuckles at the title?

To start off the trip, we flew out of Sky Harbor with the kids and suitcases in tow, and by the looks we were getting at the airport I swear we looked like this-

Lance and I had a few good laughs watching people react to us.

We finally made it Spokane and it was so nice to be home. It is really pretty up there right now. I grew up there and Lance went to law school at Gonzaga so he loves to go back.

My kids LOVE to visit their grandparents. The first night we were there they discovered my mom's jetted tub and had huge bubble baths every night.



We went to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Morrill and introduce Ellsie to the fabulous woman she was named after. My grandparents spoil my kids rotten and we love them dearly!




We also got to go see my cousin, Brandon's new home. My kids loved playing with their nine, yes nine second cousins and were so upset when we had to leave. Did I mention they have a trampoline room? How can I compete with that?

Sheila made us yummy banana splits.

Here are some of their cute kids.

We met up with my brother Matt, and his daughter Ava, the next day and went downtown where we fed ducks, rode the carousel and walked down by the falls.

I love this Ava girl! She is so funny. This is her making her "silly face."

Every trip to Spokane, Lance has to make sure the boys get to "feed the goat." For the 20 years I lived there I didn't know about the goat, but there is a metal goat that has a button you push and then it eats your garbage. Random I know, but that is Spokane.

It was also great to be home with my dad on Father's Day. He made the trip really fun for the boys. He made french fries with them from scratch and they were SO good!

Breckan is hands down grandpa's biggest fan, and not just because he makes the best food, which he does, but also for what he has in the backyard.....

WARNING to Lance's mom, the images you are about to see might be upsetting if not disturbing for you, you can stop reading now.

Dad made Breckan's little dreams come true. On the last day we were there, I told Breckan we were going home soon and he said, "But I not go for a motorcycle ride with Grandpa yet." Who can say no to that? Breckan loved the Harley.

Thanks to Mom and Dad for the wonderful time. We miss you guys already!