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Just over twenty four hours in Seattle is not nearly enough to enjoy one of my favorite cities. After visiting Uncle Tommy, we cruised over the Northern Cascade Highway, trying to stay with the light that had already passed over the mountains. Some of the rocky peaks were the highest we’d seen on our trip. Still covered with glacial snow, the views were spectacular when we could see them through the dense trees. Funny moments on video when Adolfo “checked” our brakes, and everything came scooting forward. I videotaped it, and he got back at me by scaring me with a snake that wasn’t there! You should have seen me jump!
Into Seattle that night to stay at my brother Matt’s house. The next day we had lunch at the Original Red Robin right near the University of Washington, where my Mom frequented in college however many years ago. (It was the nearest establishment to the U able to serve alcohol at one point many years ago.)
We got some quality time with my grandma while Adolfo fixed her sewing machine. Later we had a really yummy dinner on Matt’s deck overlooking the Olympic mountain range. It was nice to be reminded that in some parts of the country you can be outdoors for dinner in the summertime, and not be bothered by bugs or be dripping with sweat and super ucomfortable from the humidity. Sorry, I’m discriminating again. I’m sure some people enjoy sticky weather. Personally, I’m really happy to be in a different climate.
We got a kick out of watching my 3 year old nephew doing “Gym-jack-sticks”. He had just seen the olympics for the first time the night before.
With the meteor shower planned for early that morning, we got a super early start south.
I got to see my Mom and Dad. I can’t tell you how nice it was to just get a big hug after so many stressful months for both of us. We got to see the “New House” as I call it. Their home of 18 years experienced severe water damage this past December, and they aren’t back living in the house yet, but we got to see all the changes and progress they made. It really looks great!
Adolfo did an awesome job installing a cell repeater at my parents house so we can all use our phones inside the house! I’m really glad he didn’t fall off the roof. Also very greatful to have my parents on AT&T. My iPhone is coming!!! Yay! Thanks Adolfo!
