Week Thirty-Two

We're finally back from our long vacation and ready to post about all of our many adventures! 

On the evening of Thursday, May 27th we made the first leg of our journey and landed in Ellensburg, WA for the night.  After those 4 hours in the car with Kai I thought I wasn't going to survive all of the driving that we had to do in the coming days (unless I purchased a high quality pair of ear plugs that is).  It's obvious that our little bundle of constant movement, energy and curiosity does not really like to be strapped into a carseat for hours on end, and prefers to look at the many things going by outside the window rather than sleep.  However, the next day he made a turn for the better and was a trooper for the rest of our trip and the MANY hours in the car. 

On Friday we continued our journey, stopping for a quick shopping trip at Ikea and continuing on to North Seattle where Bryon wrote the first of four CPA exams he has to take this year.  In the meantime, Kai and I had fun meeting up with a few friends in Seattle.

Then, on Saturday we met my parents in Seattle and Bryon went south to ski with Joe in Oregon while Kai and I went north to visit my family and friends.

All ready to leave on our big road trip.

Emily Harvey

Kai, Emily and Johnny

Johnny was one of the few people kind enough to let Kai play endlessly with his shoelaces. 

Needless to say, Kai was delighted!

Laura came and met us at our hotel and we went out for dinner together.

Getting all ready for his first Top Pot donut, complete with his onesie from Andrea and Danielle. 

(We've been waiting for this day for a long time!)

Devouring/attacking his donut!

Bryon sent his old guitar to Kaden, so Kaden and Kai tried it out together.

Kai with his second cousin, Alyse.

And, his second cousin, Stewart.

And, more relatives...my mom's cousin Cathy.

And, Cathy's husband Bob.

One of Kai's favorite friends at my parents' house.  However, the next day he began mauling it so that relationship quickly came to an end :)

Meeting Danielle for the first time.

Breanne

Kai loved the trampoline, and would burst into loud chuckles whenever anybody jumped.

Visiting Diane's cow.