Last week for spring break, our family took a trip to Seattle. The boys were so excited and we had been talking about it for weeks, so when the day finally came, we were all ready and raring to go. We loaded up the car with all we would need for three days away and plenty of provisions for a 5+ hour road trip. Before we were even out of the driveway, the snack bag had been opened and cracker crumbs littered the floor. And before we even reached Spokane, those most dreaded words were uttered, "How much longer?" I lost count of how many times I actually answered that question and took to telling them each time we passed a sign that showed how many more miles to Seattle. We also played "guess how many more miles" and "what's growing in the field." (There are signs on the fences that tell what's growing in the fields for about 15 miles of highway somewhere in the middle of Washington.) The funny thing was, even though they couldn't wait to get there, they never got bored. I know this because they never played their gameboys; they were "saving them until they were bored." The best part about the drive was the hours of conversation that Arrty and I were able to share. Between the questions and comments of the boys, we were able to solve the world's problems. (Well, at least a few of our own.) So, here's a brief account of our whirlwind tour of Seattle.
Tuesday: Get to the hotel with just enough time for a swim in the pool before bed.
Wednesday: Woodland Park Zoo (favorites: baby tiger, komodo dragons, gorillas)
(favorite memory: Josh practicing his navigating skills with the zoo map
and Adam up close and personal with the gorillas.)
Wednesday night: Mariners game (favorites: the Moose and cotton candy)
(favorite memories: Josh's face as he watched every moment of the game
and Adam's running commentary about everything but the game.)
Thursday: Aquarium and Harbor Cruise (favorites: sea horses, jellyfish, octopus)
(favorite memories: watching the boys watching the octopus feeding time
and the history of Seattle from the cruise tour guide)
Thursday lunch: Crab Pot (favorite: cracking the crab legs with the hammer)
Thursday night: The Museum of Flight (favorites: watching planes land and take off)
Friday: Pacific Science Center (favorites: bugs, dinosaurs, butterfly house)
(favorite memories: Adam's study of entomoligist gear and Josh's butterfly
search)
Other favorites: gift shops, flattened penny souveniers, swimming in the pool, Papandrino's pizza, seeing the Space Needle, beautiful weather for everything
We had so much fun even though we were so busy. We have already talked about all the things we need to do the next time we visit the Emerald City.
4 comments:
I hope to someday talk Steve into taking the boys to Seattle. I think we would have so much fun. He is adamently anti-city. We'll see how our trip to California goes. I'm so glad you had a great time and perfect weather!
Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all four of you! I can't wait to see the pictures (dare I hope you will be scrapbooking them at Craft Night this Friday?)
You were wise to spread your trip out over four days--there is just SO much to do and see!
We're glad you're back. :D
I am so envious! My cousin played for the Mariners (he is not retired and not yet 40) but I never got to see him play at a home game. That would be so much fun!!
I'm glad you had such a wonderful time!!
I waved at you all from across the sound on Thursday. Did you see me? I'm so glad you all had a great time and that you are feeling better!
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