Seattle was the destination for the book club's 5th year anniversary. My sister was gracious enough to let us stay in her house and use her car while her and husband were away in sunny Sandiego. We had so much fun. The weather and the company could NOT have been better. All 6 girls made it to the airport with time to spare-and it's a good thing too because leave it to Selina to get held up in security. Given the situation what else could a friend do beside snap a photo?
We spent the plane ride plotting the next three days. Friday morning we were greeted with a blue, sunny sky. It was going to be a great day in downtown Seattle. We hit Pike's Place market first to see the fisherman. As a reward for her heckling Selina was taped to the counter while the fishermen threw fish over her head. It was so funny. I have a video but no clue how to post it on my blog. After that we made the trek to the water front to dine on what else? Fish! Yummy. We ate at a Seattle trademark, Ivar's. It was yummy and entertaining. Some of the group had never been to Seattle so an ordinary event of seagulls eating from one's hand became very entertaining.
Seagull swooping in for the take.
Selina taped to the counter.
Selina, Cyrina, Jody, Me, Tiffany on the waterfront. Susan is snapping the pic.
Susan giving old man Ivars a kiss on the cheek while Jody takes a seat.
After a day of walking and shopping we were desperate for an activity that involved sitting. Ferry boat ride anyone?
Me, Jody, Susan, Cyrina, Selina and Tiffany
Susan, Tiff, Jody, Cyrina and Selina.
Mount. Rainer in crystal view- a rare site.
I captured this profile picture of Cyrina as the sun was setting. Isn't it beautiful?
Saturday we went to Snoqualmie Falls, hike and had a picnic with my mom and Bryar.
The Falls were beautiful.
After Snoqualmie we ventured to Ikea in search of treasure. Saturday evening we opted for a nice quiet, rent a movie, eat take-out kinda night. What it turned into was anything but. All these pics are on Selina's camera so you'll just have to close your eyes and get your own visual. After dinner we started arm wrestling each other-I was completely amazed at certain individual's strength and very disappointed in my own. We then moved to leg wrestling, and various other contests, such as push ups, plank, wall sit and sit ups. After that some of the girls decided to relive their cheerleading days and we built a human pyramid. Of course the night was topped off with some WWF style wrestling. I think we are all very competitive and once we got started there was just no stopping us. We will be rematching all of our moves on September 29th. Until then we are all in serious training.
Sunday we rose bright an early to make it to my parent's 9:00 a.m. church. It was a great block. After church we dined at my parents and headed off to the airport. We made a minor detour to my cousin's house. Words can not describe the beauty of his house or the view (he is on Lake Washington). It is simply amazing. I am visiting Seattle again in a few weeks and hope to take pics then.
Book clubbers in our Sunday best.
A big shout out to all of our awesome hubby's who willingly cared for our babies (not technically)in our absence. It was an unforgettable weekend.
3 comments:
Darcy was just telling me about the party but unfortunately I will be at Girls Camp. So why don't I see your picture a day???
Why are you guys so fun? looks like you had great time! And so nice of your husbands to watch the kids! I've got to do something like this!
How cool! What fun girl time. So neat that all of you could go!
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