As the summer draws to a close (let's face it folks, out here summer is only July & August), Mark and I have been trying to fit in all we can. Work on the house has stopped and we're enjoying as much outside as we can. This weekend was no exception.
Friday
Mark had the day off so we started to day with eye doctor appointments and then cupcakes and coffee for breakfast. Yes, cupcakes!!!! Then off to Alki Beach where we took in the sights and ate a picnic lunch. Alki beach is featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle - its the beach where Tom Hanks takes his son to play football on the beach (they go by boat). After Alki we headed toward home, but stopped at Green Lake (the little lake not to far from us) where we rented a paddle boat and hung out in the glorious sun. It was then time for happy hour - margaritas and chips and guac. We called it a night early so we could be ready for Saturday.
Saturday
The Hatfields came into the city and we all headed down to Seattle's Chinatown/International District (the I.D. we learned is what it is called for short) to see the sights, eat some authentic chinese food and browse an asian market. The food was good, but a little scary at first as we were rookies with the I.D. experience. Then we headed to Green Lake so Jillian and Charlie could swim and jump off the high dive - expert jumping skills! After 3+ hours in the sun we were all tired and headed home.
Sunday
This was our most NW day as we got up early and headed to Whidbey Island to see Deception Pass. We ferried over to the island and then drove up the island to Deception Pass state park. We hiked to a beach and walked half way across the Deception Pass bridge. Once we drove across the bridge we hiked again on a trail to Lighthouse Point. Again, with my hiking abilities we can only do a few hikes and this was rated #1 easy hike in our book. If I wasn't a little worried about going on a moderate hike, this easy hike had us pulling our guide book out several times as we took wrong turns constantly. The scenery was beautiful and we saw a bald eagle along the way. We ended the day with a beach bon fire for Charlie Hatfield's 7th birthday party which included hot dogs and a Star Wars cake.
We had a great weekend with great friends. We hope to do a few more outdoor activities before summer really ends - Lisa Hatfield introduced us to Glamping - google it - so we might try that next weekend! Until the next post - enjoy the pics!
Me on the ferry ------------ Mark on the beach
Mark & the bridge --- I did look up the tree before standing in front
I wanted proof that I hiked ----- Mark up the trail
View from the trail ----- View from lighthouse point
View from lighthouse point ----- Look close for the eagle. We actually saw him fly
Friday
Mark had the day off so we started to day with eye doctor appointments and then cupcakes and coffee for breakfast. Yes, cupcakes!!!! Then off to Alki Beach where we took in the sights and ate a picnic lunch. Alki beach is featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle - its the beach where Tom Hanks takes his son to play football on the beach (they go by boat). After Alki we headed toward home, but stopped at Green Lake (the little lake not to far from us) where we rented a paddle boat and hung out in the glorious sun. It was then time for happy hour - margaritas and chips and guac. We called it a night early so we could be ready for Saturday.
Saturday
The Hatfields came into the city and we all headed down to Seattle's Chinatown/International District (the I.D. we learned is what it is called for short) to see the sights, eat some authentic chinese food and browse an asian market. The food was good, but a little scary at first as we were rookies with the I.D. experience. Then we headed to Green Lake so Jillian and Charlie could swim and jump off the high dive - expert jumping skills! After 3+ hours in the sun we were all tired and headed home.
Sunday
This was our most NW day as we got up early and headed to Whidbey Island to see Deception Pass. We ferried over to the island and then drove up the island to Deception Pass state park. We hiked to a beach and walked half way across the Deception Pass bridge. Once we drove across the bridge we hiked again on a trail to Lighthouse Point. Again, with my hiking abilities we can only do a few hikes and this was rated #1 easy hike in our book. If I wasn't a little worried about going on a moderate hike, this easy hike had us pulling our guide book out several times as we took wrong turns constantly. The scenery was beautiful and we saw a bald eagle along the way. We ended the day with a beach bon fire for Charlie Hatfield's 7th birthday party which included hot dogs and a Star Wars cake.
We had a great weekend with great friends. We hope to do a few more outdoor activities before summer really ends - Lisa Hatfield introduced us to Glamping - google it - so we might try that next weekend! Until the next post - enjoy the pics!
Me on the ferry ------------ Mark on the beach
Mark & the bridge --- I did look up the tree before standing in front
I wanted proof that I hiked ----- Mark up the trail
View from the trail ----- View from lighthouse point
View from lighthouse point ----- Look close for the eagle. We actually saw him fly
Deception Pass bridge ------- Mark's thinking pose
Charlie & Jillian----- The boys and their fire
Charlie is a self-proclaimed "spyro" - I think you all know what he means.
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