***** The Avilas *****: Seattle!

Francis, the kids and I decided to take our annual trip to Seattle this year to visit the Parras!

We started our vacation out in LA and made a pit stop to visit our friends Jorge, Paty and Sunny. Sunny is a year younger than Zoe and almost just as tall! I love seeing these kids grow up :) We can't wait to hang out again soon!

The Dudes

Sunny's Porche was a hit!

Playing with markers and stickers

Ready for crafts!

I was really worried about taking both kids on the plane but they were both very well behaved. I think it helped that we brought enough toys and snacks to keep about 15 kids occupied. But it seemed to be just the right amount for Zoe.

My attempt at documenting our plane ride (note the snacks).

Maddox's first of many plane rides!

Seattle was amazing - it reminded me a little bit of San Francisco and Boston. Everyone seems to be very active and in shape - although they could work on their tans.


Family picture!

We spent a good amount of time at some of Seattle's amazing parks. Zoe and Gavin loved playing together!

Rachel even came up from Portland with Isaiah to see us - it had been WAY too long since we last saw each other.

Gavin and Isaiah

Rachel and Maddox

Enjoying the scenery at Gasworks Park

We even had some great BBQ back at the Parra's to celebrate Trevor's birthday. Look at this guy - he doesn't look a year older! Although Zoe did keep asking where his hair went.

The Parras (+1 due in July!)


Z and Isaiah

Of course we had to do our fair share of touristy things while in Seattle. So we visited Pike Place Market (yes, we saw a fish being thrown), did a "Duck Tour" (Zoe and Maddox loved it!) and had lunch in the Space Needle (totally worth it).