The Emerald City

As I type this, I am still in Seattle waiting for my red-eye flight. Less than 10 hours to go!

We had a great trip and saw so many things! I, of course, want to come back. :)

Here are a few highlights of the trip (followed by pictures in the post below.)

-Hiked a trail in the mountains, hiked through the rain forest, and went to the beach all in the same day!
-Got coffee at THE Starbucks and had some donuts from Pike Place
-Went to Deception Pass and took a boat tour
-Underground Tour- We learned so much about Seattle's history, and you know I love history
-Went to Canada!
-Saw some awesome fireworks and sunsets.. even a sunrise.
-Ate buffalo chili on July 5 in Paradise...
-Ate a Top Pot Donut. Oh Yeah.

What a great week! The only thing that would have made this better is if J was here. Can't wait to see him! (I will see if I can get him to blog about his week.. don't hold your breath. ;))

Pacific Northwest

View from airplane

Olympic National Park

Ruby Beach

Reflections in the Seattle Library

Deception Pass, Pass Island, Canoe Pass

Starfish on the dock in West Seattle

Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

View from West Seattle

Snoqualmie Falls

Sunset July 5

Sunrise July 6

Getting Ready!

I am slowly getting all packed for my trip to Seattle. My flight leaves tomorrow at 10:45!

This week, I have been slowly packing, so I don't forget anything. I have also been reading some more James Patterson books. (I read 4 this week.) I have also been going to the gym since I know that this coming week will not be the best exercise wise. We have also been looking for our iPod Touch. We have no idea where it is... so if you have an idea, let us know! haha

Wednesday, J got his new iPhone 4! We found a few apps and enjoyed playing with it. I know he loves it. He is hoping to get a case for it soon, but not many are out yet.

Thursday, we ate lunch at Mi Casita. We haven't had a lunch date in a while, so that was fun.

Saturday and Sunday, J played in a golf tournament in Sanford. He didn't win or anything, but I think he had a good time. He met a few people, which was also nice. None of them live around here really, but it was good for him to meet some new people.

Thanks to Southwest's birthday this week, they were running $39 flights from Nashville to Raleigh. My parents are coming a weekend in October and Clark is coming in September! I am excited for them to get to visit. Hope I don't have to work too much!

Friday, Richard and his brother, Brian, are coming up for the weekend. I'm sure they will have fun.

Since I will be in Seattle, there won't be an update until late next week. (I get home Wednesday morning-July 7.) But there will probably be plenty of pictures when I do get around to posting!