The Great Northwest

It’s become a tradition.  We visit my sisters and their families in the great Northwest every other year, coaxing them to visit us in the beautiful Southeast on the off years.

We always say we’re going to Seattle, but my sisters actually live in Monroe and Federal Way.  They willingly drive us up and down the freeway between their homes. This year while in Monroe, we were able to see five of Kathy’s six children and some of their family members.  And while in Federal Way, we had lunch with Tamara and her daughter, Cindy.

We ordered up a week of PERFECT weather.  I kid you not.  The daytime temps were between 72 and 74.  It dipped to about 60 in the evenings.  Clear, blue skies and lots of sunshine. Very low humidity. Thank you Seattle, WA, for giving us perfect weather. 

Highlights of the trip include: tons of game playing at Kathy’s, delicious meals, spending time with her family, freshly-picked homemade raspberry pie at Kammy’s, shopping at Deseret Book, attending the beautiful Seattle Temple, going to the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit with Kathy, eating at Salty’s with Tam and Cindy while looking out at beautiful Puget Sound, and of course, many walks with Kathy’s dog, Teddy.  Russ tried to be helpful to both my sisters and ended up spending a good part of two days on a deck project for Kathy. Just one reason I love him so much.  He is awesome at giving service and does so with a smile.

I wish we could squeeze the middle USA states together so that TN and WA were almost touching.  I would visit the Seattle area much more often.  But for now, I’ll just cling to the wonderful memories of this year’s visit.

 

Kathy and me at her home in Monroe



Playing "Slide Five" with Kathy and her son, Scott

Below: a few of the pictures I took at the Chihuly Exhibit





Kammy's homemade raspberry pie



Lunch at Salty's with Cindy and Tamara



Only pix we had with the Puget Sound showing

Inside Salty's with my sister Tamara
and her daughter Cindy

 





             

Space Needle at Seattle Center                                                         Seattle, WA Temple

 

Thanks for the memories, Seattle, Sisters, and Company.