Thursday, July 21, 2011

Adventures in Seattle

Let the Washington adventures begin! Are you ready? 

My absolute favorite location in all of Seattle is Pike Place Market. Yes, it's busy as could be and a bit of a tourist destination, but the farmers' market lover (and photographer) in me can't get enough of the colors, smells and visual stimulation it has to offer. Love it. 

We - all ten of us! - made our way through the seemingly never ending market, enjoying everything in sight (making sure at all times all four boys never made their way from it!). Although I wanted to purchase everything in the market (especially the flowers!) the only purchase made that day was a single avocado! 

So get ready for a ton of photos! I couldn't help myself! :)  

 Believe it or not... these insanely beautiful flowers run between $5 and $15 a bouquet. Unreal.
 I love that young man!!
 Does the photo on the right look at all familiar? Does the movie Sleepless in Seattle ring a bell?
 Is that not the cutest little smile Thad has on his precious face??
 Thee Pike Place fish market! The boys loved the fish being thrown around! And I'm not afraid to admit, I did too! :)
 Precious little Zeke!
 The gum wall! How disgustingly awesome is that?
 Logan with his Uncle Strom!
 Jude has won my heart. He's about the sassiest little manly man I have ever met. And I love it.
 Yup. I'm a goof and I'm not afraid to show it! (That's for you, Cerissa!)
 What is Seattle without a little Starbucks?
 A little soft in the focus department, but I love this photo!! :)
And in honor of the missing member of the family (who lives in Alaska) Barbi, this is for you! You were missed so very much!

4 comments:

Gretchen said...

Those boys are beautiful, and I LOVE all of their names! Now I want peonies and raspberries. :)

Barbi said...

aw! That last picture really made me tear up! Miss you all so much!!! I have to say, I'm quite jealous seeing all these pics of everyone together at one of my favorite places to be! oh well. :)
and yes, the infamous gum wall! disgusting and glorious all at the same time! ;)
did you get to the very first ever starbucks?? and please tell me you stopped by Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe! I used to LOVE going there when I was younger, seeing the mummies and all the crazy jarred baby animals with like 3 heads, 6 legs and such always held my interest! I bet the boys thought they died and went to heaven!

Daniel and Cerissa said...

"The sassiest little manly man".... that is SO perfect! You nailed 'em! I also am so happy that you posted the goofy shots, I love that side of you!
Those pictures are AWESOME! I hope I get a copy ;)

Regan said...

Gretch - seriously! They have the coolest names! And I wanted every single peony I saw! Gr! haha

Cerissa - LOL I'm glad I pinned Jude down. I'm crazy about that kid! :) And you'll get a copy of all the photos of our times together! I'll burn ya a disc! :)

Barbi - Aw we miss YOU! Seriously. We didn't get to the first Starbucks, but we did make it to the Ye Olde shoppe! The boys loved it as far as I could tell! I took a few photos but didn't know how to use them lol. It was a blast! Wished you were with us!