We kicked off our summer vacation with a trip to Seattle. We couldn't have had better timing. We left just in time to miss all the rain in Utah and had the best weather EVER in Seattle. It didn't rain once, which has never happened to me before when I have been there. It was nice though because it made it much more pleasant for us as we kept busy outside! We have been wanting to take the family to Seattle for a while now, we haven't all been together there since the twins were 2 1/2 years old. I have been there by myself many times. It worked out great that my niece was graduating from high school so we decided to use that as our excuse to go. We had an awesome trip. The kids were so excited to be with their cousins 24/7 for a whole week!! Here are some highlights of our trip:
Graduations x 4: My niece not only graduated from high school but also from college with an associates degree. She participated in a running start program that her school offers and was able to attend a nearby college and earn her associates. The graduations were long, but worth it! Good job Kylie!! Good luck at college in the fall!!
We of course couldn't go to Seattle without spending a day downtown. I have been going to Seattle since I was about 15 years old to visit my sister. One of my greatest memories is the first time she took me downtown. I love going downtown and was even more excited to show the kids all the neat attractions. My dad was also there and my little sister and her husband so we made a fun day of it! We took a double decker bus tour(LOVED IT!) and took the kids to the top of the space needle. Andy and I have been up there but this was a first for the kids.
The kids loved being on the top of the bus! Ethan was so interested in his surroundings and enjoyed the ride taking it all in!
It just isn't a trip to Seattle without going to. . .
SPACE NEEDLE
Ethan was obsessed with all the telescopes and had to look in every one that we passed
We also spent a day at the beach. The kids had a great time exploring. They found TONS of crabs and thought that was so neat. We ate seafood out on the pier and just enjoyed the beautiful day.
I just had to share this picture cause I thought it was so funny! One evening after all the kids were in bed we were all just hanging out downstairs at my sisters house. We were all on our laptops catching up on email, facebook, blogs, etc. Andy was sitting on the opposite end of the room and took this picture of us on his cell phone(hence the blurry picture). We were all so enthralled with what we were doing that we didn't even notice he took the picture. He then emailed it to each of us, which we of course received immediately since we were all online!!! I don't know what I would do without my computer. I can't even go on vacations without it!!!
I of course didn't have my camera for all of our fun! Cassidy and I went with my sister and her daughter and got pedicures, we cheered on my nephew in a baseball game, did I mention we attended 4 graduations!?!, shopping, and of course one of my favorite things to do in Seattle: italian sodas!!
Thanks to my sister and her fam for a wonderful vacation and a great place to stay!! Also, a shout out to my kids who were AMAZING on the trip--especially the 13 hour drive--each way!!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunny Seattle
Posted by Linda at 4:03 PM
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Looks like a fun trip! I agree with you, I can't stand to be away from my computer. Although, I don't have my own laptop I have to use Ken's work one. That's the next thing on my Christmas list. :)
Oh, it looks like so much fun. I love the laptop picture. You certainly lucked out on the weather while you were there.
Cool trip, Linda. I finally had a long Seattle layover it was right downtown by Pike's Market. I wish I knew Seattle like you do--I didn't want to ride the bus alone and I didn't dare venture to the space needle all by myself. Of course the two days I was in Seattle were September 4-5. Katie and family were here in Utah! Thanks for the great photos. Things really are better with loved ones.
Seeing the picture of Grandma Pam on the plane reminded me that one of my fellow flight attendants says she had Pam as a typing teacher and for drill team in high school. That was fun to hear. I asked if she knew the Atwoods when she told me she was from Morgan.
She did! That never happens.
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