Orlando, Chicago, Dallas: Oh My!

Summer 2015 was certainly busy, but I wanted to make sure I included a few highlight pictures from our travels.

One of my trips for work took me to Orlando: Home of Disney World. It was our Microsoft US Championship, and the kids made the trip amazing. We also scouted out some locations for our event next year. Gotta love being courted by hotel sales people.

He's Everywhere! 

View Outside the Grand Floridian

Gift Anyone? :)

The Grand Floridian

Inside Epcot for the Firework Show

Lobby of the Grand Floridian

Costume Central at the Disney Events Headquarters

It's a Floral Arrangers Dream Workspace

Mouth of the Everglades

Cutest!!!

We also got to take an amazing trip to Chicago for the Future Business Leaders of America conference. Luckily Phil got to come with me, so it made it even better!

Highlights from Our Bridgeport Tour

Another Church

Made Me Miss India

Buddha Head Art in the Park

Gotta Love that Chicago Skyline

Chi-Town

China Town

Sriracha Pillow?! 

We had an absolute ball. Navy Pier, pizza, and popcorn. It's hard to go wrong.

Train Station Selfie

American Pride in Chicago

Chicago Skyline

Ferris Wheel

Can't Stop. Won't Stop. 

Phil's Idol.

Natives Do This, Right?

My Artsy Attempt

Lake Michigan 

And the summer ended just as busy as it began. Our largest conference takes place annually at the beginning of August. This year had plenty of hiccups. All our printed material was delayed, which means that we were running around getting everything reprinted the day before. Not ideal.

Because of all the craziness, I didn't take as many pictures this year as last year, but it was a total blast. Texas is hot and humid, however. Definitely not my cup of tea, but it's hard to complain about beautiful hotels and delicious barbecue.

Food by the Pound

Inside the Gaylord Texan 

And I'm forever grateful for this amazing group of people, who keep me sane through all the madness. 

Yay Certiport Marketing

Oh summer, we miss you! 

Seattle 2015: Davis Family Vacay

Summer 2015 has been a busy time for us. We've been traveling a lot! I'm so glad that we got to take a special trip with my family, amidst all the traveling I've been doing for work. We all voted and decided to go on a trip to sunny Seattle (which is what I've decided to call it). What a trip it was!

We stayed outside of Seattle in a small town called Port Orchard. It was right on the water, and absolutely gorgeous!

That House Though

Vee and the Ferry

We spent a big part of our first day in Olympic National Park, hiking. I'd say I was super positive and optimistic about it, but that wouldn't be true. However, it ended up being great.

Pre-Hike Excitement

Loops: True Story. We Got Lost. 

We're Cute. 

Boy Meets Wood

Looks Like Another Planet 

Davis Family 2015 (Sans Mom)

Phil Pose

Dad Meets Tree

Cuties

Flowers for Days

Welcome to Washington

I have to say, I miss the mountains when I'm in Washington, but the trees and greenery are absolutely gorgeous.

On Thursday, we wanted to spend some time in downtown Seattle, checking out all the classic tourist spots. But a lot of us woke up looking like this. (I had to put in this picture.)

She's Too Much!

After getting cleaned up, we were on our way. First stop: Boeing Museum of Flight. Phil was geeking out!

Airplanes

Recognize that Pose?

Us Posing as Famous Pilots

Hot Air Balloons! 

Pilot Phil

Girl Power: Rosie the Riveter

Air Force One

My favorite part was going to Pike Market though.

Loving This Place

Flowers for Days

Fresh Produce for the Win 

Chocolate Covered Macaroons

-Esh Produce :)

The Seattle Eye was a winner too. 

We Love Each Other

The Pier

View from the Ferris Wheel

That Ocean Though

Seattle Skyline

After spending so much time downtown on Thursday, we wanted a quiet day in Port Orchard on Friday. Being right by the water had its benefits. Yay kayaking!

My Cute Mom and Dad

Gorgeous Right?

Couples that Kayak Together, Stay Together

We also spent a good portion of the day playing pickle ball and hanging out on the beach.

Crab Anyone?

Pickle Ball! 

Vee Learning How to Tie Shoes

Port Orchard isn't exactly a booming metropolis, but they had some great antique stores. I loved checking out the little boutiques.

Colored Glass Everything

Doilies Much?

Treasure Hunting

I Nearly Bought These. That Orange, Right?

Plus, the amount of sweets was fantastic!

Duffins (More Pretty than Tasty)

Truffles, on Truffles, on Truffles

Plus, who can handle this cuteness?!

Whale Watching

Friday was great, and Saturday was a winner as well.

Finally Learned to Play Hearts

Games!

We were so sad to leave on Sunday. Phil and I drove home with Jake, Corinne, and Vera. It was such a party driving with this one. 

Phil Reading "Frozen" to Vera

All in all, the trip was amazing! It made me so excited to live in Seattle when Phil starts at the University of Washington. Don't get me wrong, I'm still so nervous and sad to leave my family, but I think visiting helped me realize how fun our next stage will be! Med school, here we come! 

From Washington, With Love