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Surprise Seattle Visit

All packed and ready to go...

I always wonder how the boys will do when we travel, especially since I usually travel with them alone. But they've been traveling since birth and it just keeps getting easier and easier the older they get.

And, of course, iPads and tablets help for the 5+ hour flights!

We flew into town to surprise my brother for his engagement party. It was so hard to keep the secret that we weren't coming and be so mum on Facebook while trying to arrange get together's and outings. But we pulled it off - complete and total surprise!  Oh, and did I mention how happy he was to see us all?

Ethan was being silly and playing around with Nana's reading glasses. He was so cute!

The funny thing is, he has perfect vision!

One of the best things about coming back to Seattle is getting to spend time with these lovely ladies. We have been friends since middle school and I love the fact that we have made our relationships such a priority. Oh, and that view of the water behind them isn't too bad either!

Jason spent time with the boys taking them to the beach and on some excursions while Mom and I were busy getting things together for the party.


I love this picture. How pretty is the water behind them. So thankful that I grew up with that view in my background. I sure do miss it these days.


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