We finally made it back to Washington!!
The rest of our road trip to Utah was spent visiting with our family. On Saturday, we went to a BBQ at my cousin, Mike and his wife Laura's beautiful home. Then, on Monday we started our trek back home. We spent the night at a hotel just outside of Boise, Idaho. We had planned to explore Boise a little bit more, but at 12:30 in the morning we awoke to the fire alarm in our room and had to evacuate outside. The fire department arrived and declared it was safe to return to our room, but we awoke at 7:00 in the morning to a fire alarm once again sounding. So, we decided to just get ready and start our road trip home.
Once we arrived to Washington, we were thankful for the cooler weather and the beauty all around us as we continued our drive home. It seems kind of silly, but this was one of the first times I actually felt like Washington was my home.

Sienna playing the piano at Mike and Laura's house.

She thinks Mama should buy her one. Maybe someday.

Getting so big!

Playing dress up with their toy stash.

Cousin Mike, Laura, and Sienna

Uncle Denny, Aunt Deedy, and Sienna

Me, Sienna, and Mikey

Sienna and Aunt Carol

Sienna and Mike's dog, Sukie

Sisters - Aunt Carol, Nana, and Aunt Deedy

Aunt Carol's dog, Billie

Sienna and Cousin Matt's dog, Rocky
It was very nice to see my family, since we all live pretty far away from each other. I also think that it's important for Sienna to get to know all of her family. I have many fond memories of my aunts, uncles, and cousins growing up and I always valued the time I spent with them.