I woke up really,  really, really early this morning and looked out the window and saw stars....that meant that we would have a lovely drive by the ocean on our way "one day closer" to home...I could  hear the ocean crashing against the rocks....It has become a very familiar sound....

This was our last stop at the ocean....You can't tell from the picture....but I really find this hard....We have seen the ocean every day for about 3/4 of our trip, so almost 2 months...and we loved every minute of it...we loved hearing it, watching it, walking in the sand, exploring the coastline for sea life....

Luckily for George (after leaving one of my favourite places... the ocean) I was distracted by seeing the brilliant colours of fall, all the reds, oranges, and yellows that I love so much...

Before we knew it we were in Portland Oregon....another favourite place of ours...It really is a very pretty city....

 Then into Washington ....and this is Mount Rainier...

 And Seattle, our destination for today, was not far behind...

Can't wait to spend the next couple of days here in Seattle with the kids and the grandbabies....we are still discussing who will be responsible for changing diapers....I say whoever holds the baby when the deed happens...you're it....