“A house is made with walls and beams. A home is built with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Flying home from Europe – first the mountains of Greenland and finally the beautiful sight of Mt. Rainier and then we knew we were home!
Jet lag and picking up the cat from Whisker’s Lodge
Glad to all be back together again – Cooper didn’t even need to steal the flashlight to get attention.
Getting our sparkler on!
The sign of the week and freedom in motion.
Surprised By Joy 
Simone!😍 finally, your family is home. I’m glad you’re safely arrived, Wynne. Amazing photos.
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Thank you, Hazel! It’s nice to be back!
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How wonderful to see you all home again. You need to travel to appreciate home.
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So true, Darlene! Yes!
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Welcome home!
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Thanks, Deb!
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Beautiful, Wynne! Welcome home!
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Thank you, Shaun!
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Welcome home and back together. Mt. Rainier looks wonderful from the plane. It was one of the most majestic peaks and parks I visited during my van travels.
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I couldn’t agree more, Brad. Every time I see it, it sparks joy in me — and I see it a lot!
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Lucky you!
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I love those mountain shots from the plane! Seems like you had a fun trip and a great adventure! 🤩
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It’s fun seeing the tops of mountains without having to climb up there. 🙂 Thanks, Todd!
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😂 😂 Good point!
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Love the sign. Always good to be home.
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You’re right – always good to be home. Thanks, VJ!
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Welcome
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I’m sure you left a piece of your hearts in Europe, but there is no place like home!
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You said it perfectly, Mary!!
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Welcome back, Wynne!
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Thanks, Dana!
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Welcome home, family! I love the smiles and sparklers and I had wondered where Cooper and Simone were at. They just look so happy to be back home. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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It’s so funny to do a big trip at the beginning of the summer — and then get to enjoy the rest. Perhaps you all are feeling the same? Nice to be home though, right?!
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Yes, it’s nice to still have plenty of summer left after a getaway. 😊 Due to how Labour Day fell this summer, it appears the kids get 1 extra week off too!
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That’s a nice bonus!!
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Nice! The kids will bounce back a lot faster from the jetlag, how long will it take you? Looks like you all had a great time!
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They are so much more resilient! It took them about 2 days and me about 5! But we’re back!! Thanks, Tamara!
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Of course it took them just 2 days! 5 sounds about right! 😆😉
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So good to have you back. You can see the joy on your kids faces. It looks like you had an amazing trip and you were welcomed home properly by Cooper his sidekick!
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I’m laughing because you are spot on. Yes, we were welcomed back properly!! Thanks, Clay!
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Welcome back! Everyone looks happy to be home (well, cats are too cool to show such emotion). Hope your trip was amazing!
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I love your comment about cats, Belinda. Yes, despite the cool veneer, Simone was so happy to be running through the yard again!
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Oh….happy faces, yes! I can’t imagine how good it feels to be home…all five of you back together again! 😊💝😊
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It feels so good, Vicki!! Just to sit on the couch and not be carrying those suitcases. Simone’s box doesn’t count. 🙂 Thanks, my dear friend! ❤
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I bet!!!! Enjoy the sofa time!!! ❤️🤪❤️
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Welcome home. Travel is wonderful but it’s always wonderful to be back home again. I’m sure Cooper and Simone were thrilled to see you.
I have a similar picture of Mount Rainier from when I landed in Seattle in 2023.
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Ah, you said it perfectly, Michelle! And aren’t the views of Mt. Rainier from the plane wonderful?!
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They truly are. I was reminded of the majesty of the mountains as I flew over the Rockies on my way home from BC this week. Spectacular!
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I knew about “The Cat in the Hat,” but not in a box! Your family doesn’t look worse for the wear, Wynne. I imagine the smiles tell the tale. As for the sign, Camus is an interesting author, not one who appears on church signs very often. I am glad he has finally had his day there.
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I’m laughing, Dr. Stein. Yes, we are liberal enough here in Seattle to put Camus on church signs… 🙂
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Glad you all arrived intact and happy and full of memories from this amazing adventure
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You said it perfectly, Beth! Lots of memories and good to be home!
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It’s nice to see you all together! But where is the gecko?
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Oh, you are so spot on, Cristiana! Rusty went to our neighbor’s house and we didn’t move him back until later this week. But he’s back now too!
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Welcome home Wynne, we just returned too, and I’m finding it hard to reestablish my rhythm! It’s going to take some time to catch up on everyone’s lives. The sparklers, the sign, picking up the cat. I’ve missed you. Hugs, C
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The rhythm — you’re right, it’s hard to find it again. Kinda like walking after getting off the bike, yes?? Thanks, my friend!!
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Glad you made it home safe.
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Thank you, Brenda!!
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delightful; welcome home, Wynne 🙂
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Thank you, John!
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WELCOME HOME !!! 🏡
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Thank you, dear Fred!
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Such fun! Welcome home!!
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Yes! Thank you, Erin!
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Welcome home! My biggest regret about my trip to the PNW in April? Choosing an aisle seat over a window seat. I realized the error of my ways as we were taking off from PDX just as the sun was rising, bathing the Cascade peaks in a beautiful orange light. Lesson learned: nothing but windows from now on!
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Wynne, certainly a wonderful trip but yeah, no place like home. I’m sure Rusty is happy for your return as well. Love the sign quote here…and love the chance to (always) do better. Welcome back!
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Wonderful photos! I think the jet lag affected Simone too. 😂
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