Monday, May 27, 2013

Well hello old friends

Since I am yet to write a blog on my visitors since I have moved to Seattle I thought I would catch everyone up!!

Last September Shawn and I had our very first visitor. Shawn's cousin Mac came back last September. Mac and Shawn are the same age and have been close friends all growing up as most cousins do. Although we were still new to Seattle we were still able to show Mac around and have a good time. We were able to go zip lining, bar hopping,  Oktoberfest (right in our neighborhood), take a ferry and well a ton more I honestly don't remember!

For Mac's Birthday we were able to take the Ferry over and go zipping in the San Juan Islands!

Fun bar at Friday Harbor waiting for the ferry home

Oktoberfest fun! 

Mac and Shawn enjoying the variety of beers at Oktoberfest!



In February Keith an old high school friend came to visit for a short trip. Although like Mac, Keith was mostly here for Shawn I still got to hang along and had a blast with them! Sadly since Keith only got to stay for one day we didn't get a chance to take any photos together. He is planning on visiting this summer and this must be remedied!

Great shot of the Troll Keith took. The Fremont troll is a must see in our neighborhood. 
The amazing thai food we were so happy to go eat! We are so happy Keith loves interesting food like we do!


My next visitor was my 15 year old niece Stefanie. Stefanie and I have always been pretty close considering we are only 11 years apart in age. She is so funny, sweet, and is one of the prettiest girls I know. I was lucky enough to be able to fly her up her for her 15th birthday this March and I must say we had a blast! I made sure she got to see as must of the Northwest as we could fit into 4 days! I had such a blast and hope she will be able to make it back next year :) 
For Stef's Bday we visited one of my favorite restaurants- The crab pot! Love crab boils!


Chihuly glass exhibit, what beautiful artwork!

Stefanie rocking out at the EMP
On the ferry on our way to Forks! Couldn't forget about the Twilight Experience!
Unfortunately for us it was soo rainy just like the books claim. We however were determined to stick our bare feet in the ocean!


We found the twilight gang!
My latest visitor was my 77 year old grandfather. That's right my SEVENTY SEVEN year old GRANDPA came to visit me before all of you! Shame, shame on you all! Anyways my grandpa was very excited to see the northwest and this place I like to call home so we planned it out and on he flew to come see me! My grandpa raised me for most of my life so it was a blessing to be able to have him come spend some quality time with Shawn and I. 

If you don't know my grandpa he is not your average 77 year old. He looks like he is 60 and acts like he is 50. He is very "spry" for old man as he likes to say. We were able to go downtown, ride the ferris wheel, and even check out the mountains. The weather was not as cooperative as we had hoped but we still had a great time. 

Grandpa's first day in Seattle eating at our favorite burger place "Uneeda Burger"

Riding the ferris wheel checking out the view!


Grandpa and Shawn enjoying the pier

Checking out Snoqualmie Falls

Milo loved grandpa

As of now these are my Seattle visitors, if you haven't visited yet then you should get your pretty little booty up here! There is so much to see, do, drink, eat, and enjoy!! 

2 comments:

  1. Sounds awesome! We've always wanted to visit the NW area! Next year when Elise is a bit older, we will have traveling to catch up on!

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  2. Ah Brie you look so gorgeous in these! I'm glad you're having visitors! From personal experience I know how much it means to have piecec of home come visit for a short time. You know we're waiting on Kit's butt to get home to visit but we can't wait! And I love pictured of your Gpa, that's so awesome!

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