This marked our fourth year exploring outside of Seattle with the Kizer family. Over Memorial day weekend, with two toddlers in tow, we skipped the tents and yurts. Our two families spent four nights in Suncadia; walking the trails, visiting the pool and hot tub, and checking out playgrounds. We even took a short drive into Roslyn to try out their playground. Dominic loved having a playmate there each morning, and the adults even managed to put together a puzzle in the evening.

After Memorial Day we said goodbye to the Kizers and continued further East to Thorp, WA. The remainder of the week was spent at a cabin on the Yakima River. The river was high and swift, so Dominic and mommy only briefly visited the river blank. Daddy however had a fly fishing lesson one afternoon. The rest of the time was spent exploring around the cabin, picking wild flowers, visiting Ellensburg Canyon Winery, and taking a trip into Ellensburg for groceries and beer at the Iron Horse Brewery Pub.

In total, the time was a quiet and as relaxing as any trip with an almost two year old can be. We are fortunate that he slept great in our make shift crib, he loved the sound of the train going by, and happily watched “Dory” on repeat. At this age, vacation is living your home life somewhere else… but it beats work and we get to spend a lot of time together. Next? Italy.