Logan's First Family Vacation

We just returned from four fabulous days tagging along with Ron to a work conference in Spokane.  We couldn't pass up the opportunity to go with Ron as his district put him up in a nice hotel with a view and a pool and a food stipend!  I loved having a break from cooking and dishes, Lia loved swimming in the pool, and Logan apparently loved sleeping in his pack 'n play (since he slept through the night for the first time there)!  So it was a win-win for everyone involved and a successful first family vacation for Logan!

Here is the stunning view from our hotel room of the Spokane River.

Another view of the river and the Riverfront Park--home of the 1974 World's Fair.

The temperature was actually in the 80s the first two days we were there!  So we enjoyed walks to the Riverfront Park every evening after Ron was done with his classes.  Here is Lia, Logan, and I crossing the river on our way to the park.

One of the funny attractions in this park is a statue of a goat that sucks up garbage upon demand.  Lia and I were quite amazed as its special, cleaning abilities!

Another of the park's fun feature was a gigantic red wagon that doubled as the playground!

Here is Lia going down the slide!

Mother and daughter from atop the wagon.

Lia climbing on the giant blocks.

Summiting the blocks!

Our faithful companion, chunky Logan!  Oh how we love this boy and all of his rolls!

Heading back to the hotel after a fun filled afternoon playing in the park.

We visited the pools several times during our stay so that Lia could get her fill. 

Thanks to her swim lessons, Lia has become much more daring in the pool and enjoyed jumping off of the steps over and over again.

Papa and Lia posing in the water.

Lia's absolute favorite:  getting tossed into the air!

Another one of Lia's aquatic favorites:  jumping off the edge of the pool!

There was plenty of hanging out time in our hotel room.  Lia enjoyed sharing her beloved blanket with Logan.  I'm not too sure how Logan felt about it...

My kiddos with their favorites--Logan with his sucker and Lia with her blanket.

We visited the carousel during another one our afternoon visits to the park.  Here is Lia flying around on her horse.

Another cute pose.

We had to buy some huckleberry ice cream to enjoy after the carousel ride.  Lia was nice enough to share it with me!

We also decided to go for a ride in the park's cable cars that go right over the Spokane Falls.  Here are Lia and I smiling high above the river!

Logan chilling inside our cable car--oblivious to the fact that he is hundreds of feet in the air.

Ron over the Spokane Falls!