However, after spending the weekend revisiting old memories, we realized . . . "Home" is where your home is. There is just something about having your house somewhere that makes it feel like it is your place, your home.
I tried to take a bunch of pictures, but they are not in order. To save time I will just caption them in the order they are in (much laundry to do today!)
Here we go . . .
This was actually on the way home, there are some beautiful areas along the journey.
We stopped and ate at this restaurant for some warm food. Nothing is better then warm food after sandwiches and crackers. :-)
This was where we stayed in Spokane. The Madison Inn, right on the South Hill -- where we wanted to be. :-) It was a nice place. They even had popcorn for the kids. :-)
We took a long walk after church on Sunday. This was one of our favorite roads to walk down, we call it the "Double-tree road". It is so pretty and shaded, with amazing old homes.
We kept grabbing home brochures along the way. This one was way cute, located on the double tree road. :-)
Japanese Garden at Manito Park
The Lilac Garden in Manito Park -- it smelled SO good!
Here was another house for sale. I think you would need a few maids and a butler for this one! :-)
A view of the city
One of the cool thing about the South hill is the cobblestone streets that are still scattered around. The hills are also awesome. Some of the hills go straight down, like Splash Mountain. We freaked out the kids on one of the hills. You are just driving along, and then you shoot straight down -- without warning! Lots of screaming! :)
The Big Red Wagon in Riverfront Park
More Riverfront
We took a walk from Gonzaga to Riverfront on Saturday night, it was a lovely evening, and a great walk.
Charles stood on the bridge and pondered the meaning of life . . .
This was the bridge that we saw in the Gonzaga catalog that was sent to us when we were deciding where to go. There was something about the bridge for us . . . It is symbolic of crossing over to a new life. Though Law school has left us with a student debt equal to our home value, we are grateful for the education and the things that we have learned from our experience. We went to school because that is what the prophet instructed us to do. The things that we learned while there are priceless, really. The lessons learned go far beyond the law, and have provided a greater depth and sweetness to life.
We went to Olive Garden for all you can eat soup, salad and bread sticks. It was REALLY good. We ate outside across from Riverfront. It was so pleasant. The kids loved it.
Daniel cheesing it at Olive Garden
Just strolling around downtown. There were lots of people out and about. It was a great day.
The traditional Riverfront Park picture
Riding the carousel. William was not thrilled the first time, but the second time, he enjoyed it a little more.
Sam and Dan loved the carousel
William was crying the first time around, poor thing.
Ready to go out on the town
The twisty park, otherwise known as Comstock park -- one of our favorites. 
Our old apartment. Someone was moving out of it with a big Penske -- just like we did 2 years ago.
Our first little house in Spokane. It was up for rent . . . tempting. :-) It was SO small! Good times though!
Rocket Market, a gas station where they sell gas, pastries, and they have live music concerts on the weekends . . . so cool. A favorite place to fill up. :-)
Manito Park entrance
The view traveling up Grand Blvd.
The bottom of a hill downtown, ready to go up to the South hill
The descent into the city.
Sleepy-head kiddos.
Pelicans just outside of Walla Walla. I thought it was so weird to see them flying over farm land, and then after some time we got to the River, where they came from.
Our campsite in Walla Walla. We found one at an RV park -- so funny! It was a crack-up night. We all slept in our 2 man tent. Yup, all 5 of us -- until William woke up crying, and I had to go into the back of the car, so we did not disturb the neighboring campers. I slept most of the night in the back of our car. It was up there in the top ten worst nights of sleep for me. William was sleeping on top of the cooler with a blanket, and I was curled up on the backseat. Not so fun!
Everyone was awake by 4:30 in the morning, and they joined me in the car. I was fine with that. I was not sleeping at all, and I was just hoping for morning to come. We went out to breakfast at 5:30. Tired, very tired! My eyes felt totally swollen, and I was exhausted!
I took this picture before we left. I had William like this when Charles got home. It was my attempt to show Charles that William needs a haircut, and soon. I think it worked. :-)
Did you drive past me?? You could have stayed in our guest room and sewing room. Plenty of room for all! I'm glad that you enjoyed the trip. I love Spokane too!!
ReplyDeleteI love your Spokane post! How fun. I can't believe how fast our year there went. And now it's been two years since we left! Crazy. WAY too fast. Um, our girls are almost THIRD graders!!
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