The past three weeks in Seattle

Though Christy is writing this from Rochester now, spending a few days with her family before we head out next week to China and Dion is doing the same with his family in Seattle, we wanted to include pictures from Seattle on the blog, since we have had a jam packed three weeks there starting the last week of August (interspersed with the Orcas Island wedding trip and the Lake Chelan labor day). Dion grew up here in Seattle and went to University of Washington, so there is no shortage of friends/family to spend time with plenty of favorite neighborhoods, parks, eateries and views of the water Dion was excited to share.

Christy has lucked out for we've had all sunny days, except one. Unusual for Seattle and thus much appreciated. What's enamored Christy the most with the city is how surrounded it is with water. Nearly every neighborhood has views of either Lake Washington, Lake Union or the Sound and people even boat, kayak, probably even swim to work it's so accessible.

Rather than try to write up all we did in three weeks, we've posted LOTS of pictures to paint the story and give you a feel for Dion's home town.

Dinner with Dion's family our first night in Seattle

Denise (Dion's sister) and Christy at the expansive, yet cozy Elliott Bay Bookstore

Christy perfecting her Frisbee tossing at Gasworks park- Seattle skyline in the background

Pike Place Market & the Puget Sound. The place is full of vendors, overflowing with exquisite fresh produce and fish, giant flower markets, and tempting food stands and stores.

Playing in the 40 acre dog area within Marymoor park in Redmond with Steve and his dog Toby A friendly pic with Pete (friend going back to middle school) in the Middle of Lake Washington...
Just before poor Pete got picked on by the little guy (both ended up in the water)
Christy and Dion's Mom enjoying a Happy Hour
Can't ask for a better way to travel to a Husky game.
University of Washington's Stadium where we watched the Huskies BEAT ranked Boise State. Biggest home win in years for the team. The stadium sits on the edge of Lake Washington which you can just see beyond the scoreboard in this picture. Another view from our seats at the game
The Troll making its artistic statement beneath the Fremont Bridge

Christy reconnecting with her cousin Stephanie and her kids Carlin and Jack. Their yard was perfect for a pre-dinner baseball game!

Watching the Mariners lose to the Angels in beautiful Safeco field, amidst a string of September losses.

Grilling out at Anne and Cam's house

Denise, Susan (Dion's mom) and C- downtown for a first Thursdays Art Walk

Visiting with great friends, Dylan & John that go back to elementary & high school. Mount Rainier from inside the National Park- on clear days it dominates the Southern horizon of Seattle

Christy with her former boss at Men's Journal and longtime Mentor. He just happened to have sumitted Mt. Rainier that day so we drove up to congratulate him!.