Day 3 Exploring

Another cloudy day in Seattle. I'm bummed because this means we can't see Mt. Ranier. 

In the morning, we walked around Pike Place Market where they are famous for flying fish. (See video below)

Then we rode on the Ferris Wheel. The views from inside were gorgeous.

Love the architecture of the city.

This picture is for my David. Those are Alaskan cruise ships (something David and I want to do.)

Century Link Field where the Seahawks play (Boo) and Safeko Field for the Mariners.

Next, we drove to Snohomish to have lunch at David and Kathy's house. Matthew and Ryan were great tour guides as they showed us around their home.

There's a lot of interest in airplanes, so we toured an aviation museum. 

Boeing field where they do test flights.

 The sun finally broke through the clouds; just in time for us to enjoy a rocky beach in Mukilteo. We had fun looking for washed up treasures and skipping rocks. 

Matthew set up a kitchen and served us food like sand seasoned seaweed. 

Before leaving, Matthew and I carved our names in some driftwood.
Douglas took us all out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant back in Snohomish. Then we drove back to David's house where we picked (or rather ate) blackberries. I had fun building Lego's with Matthew.
Early tomorrow morning I fly home. I'm going to miss everyone. It's been a great visit.

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Day 2 The Wedding

The royal wedding took place this morning. Outside, dark clouds were threatening to open up. However inside the Seattle Temple, light shown brightly from the faces of all who attended the sealing; especially from Shaney and Addison. It's rejuvenating to see young, new love. 

After taking a few pictures, the wind picked up and rain began to fall. Everyone huddled under the small sheltered entrance of the temple. It was near impossible to see the newlyweds exit the temple. (This is when it's advantageous to be tall.) I heard the applause though and finally caught a glimpse of the bride. Shaney outshone everyone there (as it should be). I didn't even notice Addison.

Because of the bad weather, pictures were delayed and would be taken before the reception at the Feather Room Ballroom.

Douglas, Ammon, Malena, and I planned on spending the afternoon in downtown Seattle. But, after changing our clothes, a thunderstorm decided to loom over the city for the entire day. Going outside is dangerous for Douglas as he has a metal plate in his head. So, we lazily stayed inside the hotel.

We missed the pictures and arrived at the reception late because Seattle traffic was bad again. I honestly hate this city and will never stay here again. It took us two hours to travel the one mile to the freeway on-ramp. Crazy. That's how we felt. Crazy.

We finally made though. 

Matthew, Ryan, Malena, Douglas, and I danced the evening away. I had a blast.

Then we blew bubbles as Shaney and Addison left to begin their life together. 

Forever.