Last Thursday we began our "tour of Washington". We'll be staying in 6 different homes in 13 days, sharing in two churches, and seeing friends and family. Anneka was very excited to pack her dolls- one for herself, one for Ella, one for Mama and one for Ike (he was so cute with a little doll tucked up next to him). When Leif asked why he didn't get a doll, Anneka said that, of course, it was unsafe for him to drive with a baby.
Leif washed and vacuumed the car before our departure, but this is what was on one side previously.
...and this was on the other side. I've been finding Anneka's name written in various places both backward and mirrored lately. Here the last "A" is capitalized, but normally it's a perfect mirror, too.
We had an adventure on the freeway just a few miles from Snoqualmie mountain pass. Our tire blew out, and we didn't have a spare. We called a tow truck and all five of us plus the driver fit inside of the cab on one seat together. =) Anneka thought it was great fun. Ella cried very loudly for half of the ride (she missed her nap).
In reflection, I remember Anneka praying early that morning before our trip that if something happened to the car that we wouldn't be hurt. It stuck out to me because she normally prays more general prayers. It's so neat to see how God answered that prayer and protected us. And Leif's grandparents were so kind to buy new tires for the car, too. Thank you, Jack and Marj!
We had a great time with our friends, Kadie and Josh! It was so nice of them to let us stay with them and they showered our family with amazing gifts, too!
Anneka adored their dog, Charlie. Charlie was terrified of her, but he was also very kind to her amidst his fear. =)
The next night, our friends, Brian and Lesley hosted a gathering for friends from college. We were having so much fun that I forgot to take pictures!! Here's Scott bonding with Ike.
... and snuggling.
The next morning, Lesley made us Swedish pancakes. Mmmmm!
The kids loved playing together!
Next stop, Coupeville (on Whidbey Island)....
3 comments:
I LOVE my precious grandkids and their folks, too!
Oh goodness you are so brave to be traveling all over with a newborn! I just wanted to be home until they started sleeping through the night. It's hard to be in strange places before they get it all figured out. But then, you guys are much more adventerous than we are. :) Hope you have a great time seeing friends and family!
I agree with Irene! Baba
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