05/27/2026
Whatโs up, Merced! ๐ I am officially back in the office and feeling so refreshed after an incredible, jam-packed vacation in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, my son Jadin, and his girlfriend Liz! ๐ฒโ๏ธ
Swipe through to see some of the highlights from our trip! Here is a little recap of our adventure:
๐ Stop 1: Seattle Vibes & Foodie Finds
We flew into Portland, grabbed the kids, and drove straight to Seattle. Our very first stop? Biang Biang Noodles! We discovered this place last year and Ryan has literally been craving it ever since. Honestly, it was even better than we remembered! ๐๐
๐ Stop 2: Resort Fun at Tulalip
We stayed at the Tulalip Resort where we did a little gambling, ate amazing food, hit the shops, and placed some sports book bets on the Spurs vs. Thunder game. Jadin walked away very happy with his parlay win! ๐๐ธ
๐ Stop 3: Classic Seattle Sights
Day 3 was all about exploring! We did some window shopping and took in the local culture at Pike Place Market, visited the Aquarium (we love marine life! ๐), and wrapped up the day with incredible fresh seafood at Anthonyโs.
๐ Stop 4: Portland Treasures & Pinball
Back in Portland, the kids showed us their new apartment and took us to the Pinball Museum. Wow. Every single inch of this massive building was packed with memorabilia, classic retro video games, and newer ones. It was an absolute blast from the past! ๐น๏ธ๐พ
๐ Stop 5: Movies & Tex-Thai Fusion
As a massive movie family, we had to catch the Mandalorian & Grogu movie together. ๐ฌ Afterwards, the kids took us to one of their absolute favorite spots: Eem. Itโs a Tex-Thai fusion restaurant and it is unbelievable. If you ever visit Portland, put this on your bucket listโbut get there early because there is always a line! ๐ชต๐
It was the perfect getaway, but now Iโm back, fueled up on great food and family time, and ready to help you move toward your real estate dreams here in Merced! ๐กโจ
๐ Which stop looks the most fun to you? The pinball museum or that Tex-Thai fusion? Let me know in the comments!