We had such a great time on our surprise trip, and I’m not just saying that. We had a blast. It was a happy belated 10th anniversary, happy first overnight stay without kids ever, and happy birthday trip all in one. I was just happy to get out of town without packing the portable crib and silly songs!
We listened to adult radio stations. We ate at restaurants that don’t have kids menus. We stopped at an antique mall on the way, something mothers with 5 children never do unless you want to buy lots of broken glass cats and owl lamps.
We drove through this pass without needing to stop for a throw up bucket and dramamine, so nice. You can bet your sweet bippies I was heavily applying my fake brake the entire time though. We swapped cars with Cody’s parents and left them with our bus and I was really disappointed it didn’t have crap handles. Our bus has several on the passenger side. I really missed them and hope they don’t mind the claw marks I left on the door.
With my superior passenger seat driving skills we made it. Seattle!! I had never been before so I just soaked everything in. This was the view from our room.
Have I ever mentioned that I have the most amazing husband ever? He booked us a room in the shopping district. I love him. We were right in the middle of everything. We didn’t have to drive the entire weekend (other than to get there and back home). Want to go shopping, lets walk a block or two. Want to watch a movie, 3 blocks. Want to eat at the Space Needle, 2 blocks to the monorail. Want to see Pike’s Market, 5 blocks.
The market was Cody’s favorite stop. It was a ton of fun and even has a quilt shop in it. I was truly surprised at how big it is, 3 stories. We even got to see a few salmon chucked back and forth. Here are my favorites from Pike’s-
I really want this piggy bank! Of course I would need the coins already inside as well. Just to get me started ;).
The infamous gum wall. I would say that’s it is the single most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen but we went to “Bodies” while we were there so I’m not complaining.
Whoever “ANNA” is is a lucky woman. Her name stretched in yellow gum, how romantic. Now that’s love. I wasn’t about to touch it and I was really afraid to get my hair stuck in there. The wind was blowing something fierce and Cody wouldn’t let me leave until he got a picture. I just knew I was going to get stuck and have to have a bowl cut to get it all out. And yes, Cody did touch it…
We didn’t have a plan the entire time, we just followed random groups of people into random buildings. That was the most fun ever. Not knowing what we were going to do or where we were going made the trip. We saw it all, and I mean all, and had more fun because of it. 
Seattle I love you. See you next year (hint hint Cody).
I'm glad you guys had a great time. I love Seattle. Mike and I keep saying that's where we want to retire someday. Isn't it the best w/o kids though? Here's to hoping this becomes an annual tradition.
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Dave and I've been married 29 years, so although you already know this now, you will never, ever forget this trip. Throughout your coming days, something will be said, something will happen and you will remember this trip. You will look over at your man and you will smile knowing smiles to each other, smiles that say, I will never forget our wonderful trip. Bless your wonderful husband who made an an investment that will reap untold marital dividends, and bless you for your acts that tell him, You are the best husband on the face of this earth.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Thanks for sharing your pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you!! You are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSeattle is such a cool place to visit. I did not know about the gum wall. EEWWwWWw! I don't like gum to begin with. Partly because people do gross things with it...like stick it on a wall.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great vacation though!
Bridget I am so glad you had fun! I too will be celebrating our 10 yr anniversary this summer. We've gotten away for 1 night last yr but will spend an entire weekend away this year:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Scott & I talk about doing something like that all of the time. . .but then time does not allow it. We need to make the time. Cool for you:)
ReplyDeleteokay, have to add, the pic with the little girl's face blotched out is totally weirding me out. Had to add that:) You're still cool anyway though.
ReplyDeleteI live in Seattle and I didn't know about this gum wall...I'm not sure I'm glad about knowing now or not. I do know I have to go check it out in person.
ReplyDeleteYour posts make me laugh... I tried to get a good look at your picture just in case I was to see your famous self in public sometime - you know, like next to a gum wall or something... so that I would be able to call you out (and ask for your autograph) ;)
ReplyDeletewe just went to seattle about a month or two ago and LOVED it! glad i'm not the only one :)
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