Roadtrip, Days 5 and 6

Day Five

This morning we headed to the WSU campus and wandered around the buildings, old and new. Mike got a chance to catch up with his grad school advisor while Lily and I headed to a local park and visited with some old co-workers that are still dear to my heart.

After picking up some Hunan at our favorite chinese place (New Garden), we took the winding road out to Boyer park on the snake river. It was a bit sad to be there without Zip, knowing she would love to take a swim.

That evening, we hung out with the Wilm's again. The kids played, the dads golfed and moms talked (and talked and talked). It was like no time had passed at all.

Day Six

We were supposed to leave Pullman today, but we just couldn't do it! We decided to hang out an extra day, and, thankfully, the Wilm's didn't mind putting us up one more night. The extra day gave us a chance to visit some favorite stores like Tri-State, Taco Time and Daily Grind. Maren and I even got a chance to go get a coffee sans pre-schoolers! We also took some time to hang out at Sunnyside park, which is just blocks from our old house on Walnut. Lily loved feeding the ducks and Mike and I even got in a little frisbee.

I also stopped by Lincoln, where I used to teach, not expecting anyone to be there in the middle of July. When I peeked in the office, Frances was there! And as I was talking to her Kenny showed up as well. How fun to see some old co-workers.

We also took time to quite literally smell the roses at Lawson Gardens!

Lily got a chance to giggle uncontrollably with her "cousins" as she called them. They all sat around their little table at supper and made up nonsense songs. "If you're happy and you know it, eat your fork!" It was an adorable sight.