Couldn't Take the Heat

We've just returned from a family vacation down and up the west coast. Will post some pictures later, but thought I would make a quick update. California was HOT! However it was a nice change from the coolness of Juneau. Visited the Hubbard side of my family (my mom's side), and boy were there a lot of people. The occasion was my great grandma's 95th birthday. It was the second time I visited her, the last time I was a wee thing and don't remember a bit of it, but this time I will take with me many memories. What a great lady my great granny is. She's got a lot of spunk and just loves everyone. Tim and I had a great time getting to know more of my family. It was neat for me to get a better picture of who I am as a person based on where my mom came from.

After several scorching days in Porterville, CA we headed north to Portland, OR. Relieved to be in a cooler climate, but still warmer than Juneau, we enjoyed a few days exploring the city and surrounding country and visiting with Tim's Grandma Walter, his mom's mom, and his aunt and uncle Long (his mom's sister and his dad's cousin who are indeed married). We had a lovely time, for the most part. We mostly just went with the flow and that was nice.

Lastly we made our way to Seattle. Drove up with Hannah's Grandparents Sunday morning, visited with Tim's Grandma Long that afternoon, ate dinner and checked into a Travelodge not too far from the airport. I wouldn't recommend the Travelodge, btw. Monday morning we visited with our friend Brian while he gave us a quick tour of Seattle. Did a little bit of shopping at Pike's Market as well. After lunch we got to the airport and made our way home.

All in all it was a good trip and we're glad we did it, but we are very thankful to be home. How did Hannah do with all the traveling? Remarkably well, she's a real trooper. Good thing she likes people. Also, she really liked all the french fries.