Wow-Wednesday I'm Back from Vacation...

I'm Back!

My body will need a few days to recover.

Just wanted to share for the Blog friends.

We left for a Roadtrip last Friday.

Portland Temple was the 1st stop, 

Well, after Chick fil-A, lol.

We miss our short drive to our Temple.

It was nice to visit Portland.

It is Beautiful!

Tillamook is on the way to the BEACH!

Grilled cheese, cheese samples, Yum bus, dairy stall restroom.

Onward to The Beaches...

We had fun, the weather was good for us. 

A little chilly, but no rain.

Lots of places to drive off and 

walk on the Beach.

I labelled pictures as I took them.

The Seaside Carousel & Ice Cream

Then there was more driving up Hwy 101

to Astoria, Oregon. 

After Church in the Warrenton Ward 

We went to change, then we climbed the

Astoria Column!

164 Steps straight up!

My goodness, I did it!!

Just amazing was the view from the top.

We saw some small birchwood planes sent off to see where they would go.

Going down was easier.

Adventures with Grandpa Paul...

Every night a new Hotel, more colors to see as we drove. Fall has come to the PNW.

Pacific Ocean is just beyond those trees!

More driving up Hwy 101 to Forks.

Monday we got up way too early to ride the Ferry to Victoria BC.

We got Tickets to see the BC Royal Museum. 

The ticket lady said we wouldn't have time to see the Museum and the Gardens. 

So one more time I would miss seeing the Buchart Gardens.

I'll share more Later about the Museum. 

Thanks for looking!

Friday is for Far Away Family & Festival!

I  made my return trip home yesterday .

I really didn't want to leave...

But, if I stayed, I was afraid. 

Mostly of Friday or Saturday traffic!

I left before I got emotional. 

The baby and I  with a cute photobomber who called me Ga ga!

We spent a lot of time reading books and listening to music on my phone.

I miss them already
Even this little guy.

We had lots of talks and walks.
Here we are waiting at the school bus stop.
I told him that I was leaving,  but would bring Grandpa back next time. 

I got my Chick-fil-A

1400 miles put on my Honda Fit.

I learned that I really like when DH drives!!

My navigational skills are lacking.

At least 3 times I got turned around, down the wrong road!

I stayed in Tina's parents RV.
BIG THANKS to Doug & Teresa!
I had a hard time finding it in the dark so
Taking a picture of it and the sign helped.
The Rental they are staying is on Parkway.
I had to take a picture of it on my way out.

I made a few stops... yes, at Quilt shops!

I picked up 3 patterns - 2018 Row by Row

I know I didn't really NEED anymore.

This weekend is the Fall Trends in Portland. I will miss being there!
My Quiltville Mystery and Elizabeth's 2nd Quilt are there.

It's also Quilt Festival here in Walla Walla.
And, one of our Merrie Miss girls got married! Her open house is on Saturday.
All these things were urging me to come home. And I missed my DH a little.

A candid family shot, taken at the house.

The Older boys are so helpful.

And the Etna Ward family has brought in lots of good food.

I'm going to see the Quilts at Festival today!
6 days away, I  need my quilt show fix.