Trip to Washington Part 2

Point Defiance Zoo - Seattle

 Don't worry, we stayed in 1 foot deep water only and Grandma Irene walked along side us on the beach just in case.

Woodland Park Zoo

Trip to Washington part I

There were too many good pictures to sort through, so once again we are doing our trip to WA in parts. Originally I was just going to go to WA for my brother Isaac's High school graduation. But, we were lucky enough to find super cheap flights so Abe decided he would take a week off of work and come too. Unfortunately, the good flight deals only went through June 8th...2 days before Isaac's graduation! Sorry brother, I'll be at the next one!

Part 1 of our trip includes time spend with Abe's family, we went to a couple of farmer's markets in down town Tacoma
+ Wright's Park & greenhouse. We had a great time...

Happy Father's Day!

Have you ever watched the episode of modern family where the parents are fighting over who is "the fun one?" Well,Abe and I play that game all the time and since it's Father's Day I will finally admit that he is truly the fun one.

For example...the other day I bought Nolan one of those little plastic swimming pools for the summer. I was so excited to think that I could sit back by the pool and watch him play while I worked on my blog tan. To my dismay, he apparently needs someone to actually get into the pool and play with him, which Abe was totally willing to do!

But apparently being "the fun one" is in his blood...

Abe, thanks for being "the fun one" I don't know what Nolan or I would do without a Father like you!

Happy Birthday Abe!

Happy Birthday Abe!
Thanks for being an awesome husband, dad, and best friend! I can't wait to come home!
I Love You!

Isn't he a stud?

Page AZ Part 3 - Horseshoe Bend

One of the coolest parts of our trip was Horseshoe Bend. It is an overlook of the Colorado River at the start of the Grand Canyon. It is amazing what the power of water can do over time. In this case it has created one of the most beautiful scenes that I have ever seen.

 People come from all around the world to see this site, even guys in skirts from Scotland.

 I did not feel as confident with Nolan on my back so I kept my distance from the edge. 

 It is hard to capture the magnitude of this scene in a photo. Look at the white spot on the bottom of the photo in the river. Realizing that is a boat helps give it perspective.

You can see the same boat in this photo as well further down the river to the left.

Page AZ Part 2 - Lake Powell/Glenn Canyon Dam

Well, here is part 2 of our Page AZ trip. 

 This is the view from our hotel (Lake Powell Resort)

 Glenn Canyon Dam (where Lake Powell ends and the Grand Canyon begins)

 Looking down (way down) at the dam from the bridge.

Grand Canyon rafting trips. Stay tuned for Part 3 or our trip!