We're back....

We're back from our trip West to Seattle/Tacoma/Easton and it was AWESOME! The weather was soooo fabulous we almost choked when we stepped off the plane to humid Austin. Here's a quick recap and LOTS of pictures:



Thursday, 4:00am - Wake up Chloe to head to the airport. Chloe cries her "I'm annoyed with you" cry of which I am thankful. We're doing something right if our child thinks 4am is as ridiculous as we do.

Thursday, 6:00am - Flight takes off, we've made it through the airport, bag check and security with our extra carry on (Chloe).

Thursday, no idea what time because we were hopping time zones - We hit turbulence. Chris and I are fighting a puke fest while Chloe thinks she's been granted a free ride on a roller-coaster and is laughing with joy. Glad she doesn't take after us here....

Thursday, first lay over - We're starving for lunch, we've been up since 3:45a Central time after all. People in Salt Lake however are eating breakfast. We hit a pub sure they'll have something other than breakfast...forgetting of course that our extra carry on is a minor. Drat. Luckily they let us squeeze into a tiny table outside their front door. We scarf some food and hit the next flight.

Thursday, 2p Central, Noon in Seattle - We land. YES! We made it through our first flight with our baby girl. She did great...we managed. But managing is about all the two of us did prior to having her anyway soooo we were thrilled.

We checked into our hotel and then headed to Tacoma to Dan and Devon's open house. They have this ADORABLE house that was built like 1912 or around there. They've done a ton of work and it is really beautiful. They have no A/C which is foreign to these Texans but I loved that the front and back door could be wide open with out their life savings blowing into the humid abyss. They have a fabulous garden in the backyard with produce to envy as well as two healthy plum trees. Of course everything was green, soft, and alive. Makes our scorched yard seem even more pitiful. We LOVED getting to see where they live and their cute little neighborhood.

Friday morning we got up and breakfast and then headed to the Pike's Place Fish Market.












I had heard so much about it that I had to see it for myself. Chloe loved all the people and colors. I LOVED the flying fish and the beautiful flowers. Chris found a great little place for us to eat seafood and we had an amazing lunch. I had Puget Sound soup and Chris had Salmon. We both ate our entire serving. Sooooo yummy! After a quick stop at H&M (I can never pass one up!) we headed to the mountains.












Friday night was the rehearsal dinner. It was so fun to get to see Chris's friends, some we hadn't seen since our wedding. Of course "the dudes" as the wedding photographer called them gave another toast. At each of their weddings they've done a show stopping toast and Dan's rehearsal dinner was so exception. They did great and were awarded lots of laughs from people who didn't even know what they were getting into with that gang! It was fun to see them in action together.

Friday night and Saturday we were staying in a bed and breakfast called the Knotthole. It is tucked into the mountain and was AHHHH-MAZING! The views were unreal and the decorations in their home were really neat. We were in the Bear room so there were bear decorations placed throughout our room. They really paid attention to every detail. Each room had some homemade shortbread that was FABULOUS. We also had our restrooms stocked with spa quality toiletries. The soap smelled sooooo yummy. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning was delicious. AND...it was so great to share the home with Grandma Sally, Kevin, Kevin's Mom, and Tom's Mom. The bed was so comfortable and the whole place soooo relaxing that it was perfect for between wedding activities.













Saturday we basically relaxed around the house, caught up, and had some yummy hamburgers from a local dive. Then in the evening we headed to the Mountain River Lodge for a beautiful outdoor wedding. The flowers were great, the music even better (though we' re partial!) and it was a really sweet ceremony. Dan and Devon are destined for years of happiness. Devon was a beautiful bride! The reception followed with great food, more chances to catch up with Chris's friends, and of course dancing, toasting, and wedding fun. It was a beautiful wedding. I love Devon's style! Sunday we made the long trip home and are super glad to be back! Today Chloe and I are just adjusting....and are about to take a little nap :). Enjoy the pictures, click for a larger view.