Day 3

Day 3 started off with a slower more disgusting route than planned. Jimmy woke up around 12:30 to vomit his spaghetti dinner in the kitchen sink. Which on a normal day would be gross but acceptable with the garbage disposal and all. But having an rv sink to collect the child bile in and to clean up was less than pleasant. 

So we managed to go back to sleep...

Johnny is not excited at all...

When we woke up Jimmy was still down for the count. Grandma graciously stayed back to nurse him while James and I took the other healthy ones to Silverwood.  Jude got to ride on the Corkscrew for his first roller-coaster but decided that the Tilta-whirl was still his very favorite after a third ride round. Luckily Jimmy came back to life around lunch time so he joined us too.

Quiet Place in the park was gorgeous and much needed throughout the day.

After a few theme rides we headed over to swim. I was brave and rode Avalanche Mountain. Might be willing to ride some of those type of rides around the US next year. James and the boys went on Riptide Racer and James won! Jimmy came in with a close second. After Boulder Dash closed we hobbled our poor tired feet back to the RV to relax for another day tomorrow.

Day 2

I got up at 6:30 on Day 2 and took a look around the campground with mom. It was gorgeous! The birds were all out trolling for breakfast. Geese, seagulls, and pelicans all gave us stink eyes for this morning walk. After we got back we all ate breakfast and then headed to the 2 playgrounds found at Hood Park. After Jimmy nearly vomited from spinning on the tire swing we went to the river to skip rocks and pester the geese (kindly of course).

Not to ruin another perfect day the clouds just peaked in and out on the drive breaking up the monotony of the blue sky. James seemed to feel much more comfortable behind the wheel making for a very comfortable ride for all of us. 

We stopped at a cute little restaurant called Cow Creek Mercantile. Outside they had some really amazing metalwork forming a stagecoach. Inside was a tchotchke store with a large selection of Christmas clearance. But the other half of the store was for eating and boy did we. I had a South Philly Cheese-steak and it had slow-cooked roast beef hunks covered in cheese with lightly saute'd green bell peppers and onions and mushrooms. So so tasty. Highly recommended. The milkshakes were nice and satisfying as well.

Johnny with a giant chicken for Grandma Penny!

In Post Falls, ID we found a nice little hiking park and playground. They had the history of electric power for the area and the dam there has been powering the area since 1906. The playground was nice but a little small for the boys. They had fun anyways.

This bridge was built in 1926. Beautiful and very much of the time period. 

So glad they know how to have a good pine cone war!

Duck...

Duck...

Goose!

We found Silverwood Theme Park and pulled in for the night. The parking was a little tight but James did a great job. l think we will sleep very well tonight.

Day one

 Day one started off great. We got packed up and on the road, leaving RV Northwest, by 3:00.  

With one stop in Hood River for gas and a coffee - James managed to drive beautifully in a beautiful landscape. Windmill farms were a huge fascination for us all and the idea of being able to get up and do our business on the road kept all of the minions happy and comfortable.

We pulled in to Hood Park by 7:30 pm and the park hosts made a special exception and brought us firewood. The boys were shoo'ed to the park for setup and the RV finished being packed. 

Right near the park was the Columbia River and the sun setting behind the buildings was gorgeous. 

The boys were so excited to toss rocks into the river as boats jetted back and forth.

We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire that the boys made for us. 

And watched the sun finish its route and the moon make a showing between the clouds as a goodnight wish for Day 2.

Idaho bound in less than 2 weeks!

We are so excited!!! Lists are prepared and maps are planned. The reservations have been made months ago. We are Idaho bound!

We are renting a Forest River Georgetown 364ts and are looking forward to travelling by RV.  All plans are in order to prepare the family for a 3 month trip in less than a year.

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