Fall trip to WA

Ben had his first round of finals in mid-October, and a company visit to Dallas, so it sounded like the perfect time for Paige and I to leave and visit my family :) I was pretty nervous about this flight since we now live so far away from Seattle and we can't even get a direct flight. Between all 4 flights/12 hours of flying, Paige only got a seat 2 hours. This made for some long travel days, but it was totally worth it. 

As soon as we got to WA we headed with my mom to the big Albertson close-out sale. We thought we would grab a few great deals, got in line, and then realized some people had been in line over 4 hours....so not worth it, but totally worth the experience of seeing the madness and all the crazies that came out for it.

The next day was supposed to be the only "dry" day while I was there, so we headed to the pumpkin patch.

She squealed feeding the goats

Love this

Cousins

One main reason we went when we did was to be at my nephew, Evan's baptism. So glad we got to be there for his special day!

Another reason we stayed so long (and my sweet husband went along with it) was to be at my cousin Mike and his wife, Susie's, sealing. So happy for them!

Beautiful Portland Temple

Other highlights:

Family Home Evening Halloween Bingo

Watching the presidential debates with grandma. Grandma also taught her to roll her arms...so funny.

Seeing great-grandparents and great-aunts & uncles. She was cute giving hugs, and Aunt Gayle helped her perfect her kisses.

Playing with all the fun things at grandma & grandpa's house

 Time with cousins (Grace was on constant poop patrol. "Aunt Katie, Paige is poopy")

High School football game (before Paige puked ALL over)

Playing with Leo (the dog was a saint for putting up with all of her "hugs")

Paige getting her first hair cut. I love her curls in the back.

And a lot of skyping with daddy

Then we finally made the long flight back. On our layover (we stayed on the same plane), the pilot let Paige and I go in the cock-pit. So exciting!

We loved our trip. Paige loved all the attention from grandma and grandpa and I loved getting to relax and play with my family....and go to Panera 5 times :) Thanks mom & dad!