I’m seriously contemplating a return trip to Seattle this summer with my son for the fourth of July. I was just looking at the prices online, and he and I could fly out there for right around $500. I wouldn’t have to pay for a hotel, so all my other expenses would be a rental car and anything I wanted to spend during the week. It’s not exactly cheap, but I think I could afford that.

I really fell in love with Seattle while I was out there, and I’m really wanting to go back…but more than anything, I want Alex to get another opportunity to spend time with Uncle Mike (and hopefully Aunt Jane). He has already largely forgotten my Father, and Uncle Mike had a heart attack last year. I don’t want him to forget them both.

We shall see.