"Food, glorious, food"

Last weekend Ben and I vacationed in Seattle. I know we live in Washington but we rarely play tourist in Seattle. We have been so insanely busy lately. Ben the workaholic that he is, has actually been overloaded. That will tell you that we have been pretty busy. Well, we had a lovely weekend of just playing. Ben kayaked on Friday while I hung out with the non-kayakers holding babies and playing Bocce ball. (I sucked. I threw it way too hard. But it was still fun.)
Then on Saturday after our good friend Dave's wedding, we went in to Seattle. Dave goes to BYU Idaho and a few of his friends came to Seattle. So, Ben and I invited ourselves to crash their party and tour Pike's Place market and the waterfront. It was a BEAUTIFUL day and Seattle never really gets old to me. It was a true, Nielsen-style getaway. Let me explain.

"Nielsen-style": the kind of vacation dictated by food.

Lunch at Fishermen's. Then to the fudge shop (we can't pass that place without getting some chocolate, If you have been to Seattle with us, you know the place. Emily ask Mackay about it.). Sampling all the food in Pike's Place. And then the Gelato. Ben's eyes lite up ...Italian Ice Cream... we had to try some. Needless to say, we were stuffed. The photos are of our new friends and the adventure in Seattle. Jake and ReNette, Michelle and Jessica were so much fun. Following my traditions, I walked away with a bouquet of Pike's Place flowers and some fruit from my favorite fruit stand.

The fun didn't stop there. I am telling you, when you get Ben rolling he just plays as hard as he works. We headed to the backyard reception and enjoyed the food AGAIN. And of course we had to decorate the car in order to send them off on their honeymoon. (We probably shouldn't have documented the perpetrators.) I felt like I was in college again, chilling out with kids my same age and just laughing.

You would think it would be back to work, but nope. Sunday, Ben, Adam, Megan and I went on a hike through the tunnel. The old Iron Horse Tunnel in Snoqualmie Pass. It is a couple mile hike through an old railroad tunnel. Don't worry Mom, there is no train anymore, it is a designated hike. It was very cool and relaxing. I love to see Ben take time off and just hang out.

What a great weekend! I am still recovering from the gluttony. :)