My Chapters of Life: July 2010

Getting ready for the train ride up to Seattle ~ Yep I was talking in this pic! Imagine that!

My beautiful girls already for a good time!

The Big Yankee Fan, SP, Bulldog, Beer Boy and Great Dane at the M's Game

Steph and Kev on the roof top of the Hard Rock downtown Seattle

Young Gar, Em, Aaron, & Peep Cheers!

Emory Jordan and her Twin at the Kelso Train Depot

Love this store front with the colorful peppers

The beautiful flowers at Pikes

From the Roof Top of the Hard Rock

It was a weekend of firsts. We headed to Seattle on the train, a first for all of us. The train ride was awesome. I loved getting to see the landscape, interesting buildings, houses and beautiful water.

On arrival in Seattle, we headed to the hotel via Taxi. With our rooms not ready yet, we headed downtown to check out the Market and of course to find a bar for a beer for the guys. After some needed refreshment, Steph, Emory and I headed down to the market to explore. Boy you never know what you are going to see in Seattle. The market was very busy (we were the on a Sat. not a good plan). While exploring the market, a group of about 20 NAKED bicyclist road by with a large crowd clapping and hollering. (Yes, I did say NAKED and some should not have been showing that off!) After that excitement, we headed back to the Hard Rock to have a drink and get the guys and Peep.

After finally getting all checked into our hotel, (which required a few free drinks in the bar for waiting) we got all cleaned up and headed to the Mariners game. Another first for the gang was going to Safeco Field and watching a game. Thanks to Peep and her great idea to give Young Gar for Father's Day, we all got to tag along to the game. Young Gar got to see his beloved Yankees play and almost win the game. We were all excited about the Grand Slam home run in the 8th inning by the M's except Young Gar and Peep. So sorry Gar. :(

Back to the hotel for the evening we all headed. Upon arrival (11:00 p.m.) Kev decided he was hungry! So Kev and I went for a walk and found a 24 hour Subway for a bit to eat and then back to the hotel for some much needed sleep.

Up early the next morning to head to the train for the ride home. Upon arriving at the Seattle train station, Steph says "Mom isn't that Aunt Terry?" Oh my gosh to my surprise and delight it was her. What a coincidence. She and Uncle Pat had just arrived off their cruise ship from Alaska to head back home on the train. I can't wait to catch up with her and hear all about their trip.

Back home from our quick trip up north. Had a great time and we decided next time we will be headed back up via the train for a Seahawks game.

It was a day of memories or should I say remembering chapters....

The boys and Sydney and I headed up to Merwin Dam today to enjoy the sunshine. A flood of memories came back as I sat and watch the kids play today. I remember coming up to the lake as a child playing in the water to stay cool. My mom and her girlfriend, Shirley, took her daughter, Lori and I up to the lake one summer almost everyday when I was younger. I remember coming up to the lake and staying with my best friend Vicky and spending hours at the lake. We would join in on which ever company was having a picnic that day and fill our stomachs with some good food. To later, I brought my kids up to the lake and now I am bringing my grand kids up to the lake. I guess that means I am into my fifth chapter up at the lake. But let it be noted that I am not in my fifth chapter of life just yet! ;)