September 7, 2014 Travel to Lake Stevens Washington

We were up and on our way early this morning – still getting use to the time zone change.  It was a beautiful day to travel.

Cool looking barns in the Yakima Valley:

This barn was part of the quilt trail:

Up and over the pass:

Oh-Oh – the traffic is picking up:

Seattle:

It was so clear that the mountain was out – :

We made it to our daughter and son-in-law’s in Lake Stevens, set up, and spent the rest of the day visiting with them and the grandchildren and great grandchildren – what a wonderful day.

We will be visiting for a little while so stay tuned for some pictures and enjoy today.

Stats for today:

Miles Traveled: 138 Miles

Routes Traveled:

Washington: Ringer Loop; Canyon Road; I-90; I-405; I-5; US-2; 20th Street; US-9

October 18, 2009 – On the Road Again – Heading South

Today we started our trek south – Thank you Sandy and Mike for everything. It has been a real treat for us this past year seeing you all.

Our travels took us to the Columbia River Gorge area – incredible scenery – made even more spectacular with the fall colors. Views from the road:

We are staying at Ainsworth State Park – this is our site:

And of course a great campfire night – :-)))

Stats:

Miles Traveled: 233 miles

Routes Traveled:

Washington: SR-9; US-2; I-5; I-405; I-5; I-205

Oregon: I-205; I-84

October 17, 2009 – Bailey’s Birthday Party

Today was all about Bailey:

Bailey telling Aunt Kate – I am ready to party!

 

Grandpa is ready too – LOL!

Isn’t she the cutest!

Presents for me? – And my very own chair too!

Waiting for my cake:

Why is everyone singing and watching me?

Finally – MMMMMM!

Daddy, take me home – I am sooo tired!

What a wonderful day!

October 12-16, 2009 – Family, Friends, and Computer

We had a nice relaxing week – spending time with family.

On Wednesday, 14th, Ron and Bonnie (the couple we meet in Randle, WA) had us over for dinner – what a wonderful time.  It is so great when you meet nice people on the road and then get to see and spend time with them again – Thanks Ron and Bonnie and hopefully we will see you again.

Also on Wednesday I got my computer fixed.  On Monday I got a call that the part was in (Hmmm – how did that happen????).   So now I am in the middle of reloading and updating and etc. etc….  On Thursday, my air card died so I was able to get a new – still under warranty.  Hopefully this will be it!!!

Our Elliot has lost his meow – maybe laryngitis???  Poor thing – he is usually very vocal and now only a little rasping sound comes out…

And we got caught up on a few things around the motor home, started planning our trip south, and I even got a haircut.

Tomorrow is Bailey’s birthday party and on Sunday we head south.

October 11, 2009 – Family Road Trip

This morning we took off on the Mountain Loop Trail into the Cascades and the weather was beautiful.

Our first stop – notice the fresh snow on the mountain, the fall colors of the leaves on the trees, and the frost on the grass.  This is the site of a mountain inn that opened in 1921 – isn’t this beautiful:

Our granddaughters – Krissy and Kate:

Our group – :-)):

The Skagit River (and the salmon were jumping):

My Andy:

Mike and Sandy:

Beautiful!:

The Picket Range:

Diablo Lake – how about that color:

Me and Andy:

This area of the road is closed in winter because of the avalanches that come down these mountains.  The pictures do not do this justice:

Winthrop, Washington – what a great place.  Someday we are going to spend some time here:

 

The desert area of Washington – looks just like the high desert of Nevada and Arizona minus the cacti:

The sun behind the smoke – there was a forest fire in this area:

Leavenworth – another neat little town!

Another wonderful day – thank you Mike and Sandy!

October 10, 2009 – Family

Today was family day and here is our great granddaughter, Bailey:

Isn’t she just beautiful???

Mom (Chelsea) and Dad (Rick) – our grandkids :

Grandpa (Mike) (our son-law) and Aunt Krissy (our granddaughter):

Dad(Rick) and Great-Grandpa (Andy):

Aunt Krissy (our granddaughter) and Grandma (Sandy) (our daughter):

 

I just realized that I did not get any pictures of Aunt Katie (our other grand daughter) – sorry, Kate!!

What a wonderful day.