Fun in Seattle

We spent an afternoon at the Ballard Locks. It is amazing to see the process of moving from Lake Washington to Sea Level. They move a lot of boats at the same time. This was a busy holiday weekend.

The boats in the locks are fasinating to watch. We did not get to see any salmon in the fish ladders.

Then it was off to a Mariners Game at Safeco Field. We saw them play the Padres and the Mariners were victorious.

It was interesting when some clouds came over and I was wishing that we had brought our umbrellas. Then the guys next to us said that you don't need an umbrella because they will just close the roof. Simply amazing.

The next event was a trip to Pioneer Square and a tour of underground Seattle. We learned a lot of the history of the city.

This was our tour guide. She really missed her calling in Standup Comedy. Lots of fun.

Decorated trees in the Square.

These are original sky lights from the time when they built over the lower town.

Pretty man made water fall near Pioneer Square.

This was a beautiful afternoon on Puget Sound. Nice park along the water front.

Nice view of Mt. Rainer. We had a lot of fun.

Traveling to Seattle

On Wednesday June 28th we left Star Valley to go to Seattle to the Lions International Convention. We spent the first night in Pendleton, Oregon. Thursday we traveled through the Columbia Gorge, then down to Salem to the State Capital. As you can see it is quite a unique building with a gold statue on top.

Interesting art around the capital building.

After the capital we stopped at Mt. St. Hellens.

Friday saw us at the Washington Capital Building in Olympia.

Nice water front in Olympia. We found a really neat farmers market by the water front.

Then we had our first token campout on the trip. I decided KOA is not too bad with a pool and WIFI.

Day 4 of the 2011 Boy Party

Well this day started out at the lake in the boat. As you can see 3 boys can still tease each other even on the boat.

Fishing was fun for a little while. They all took a turn holding a pole, but there was not much action.

As they say "Grandpa fishing is boring, but catching is fun". The fishing was better in the pond at the golf course. So when you are on the lake an not catching, you just turn to water fun.

Everett was the first to go on the tube.

Then Carter gave it a try.

But little Jace did it the longest and the fastest.

Boating is not complete without Grandma's snacks.

They spent a lot of time jumping off the boat and playing in the water. Grandma and Grandpa thought 67 degrees was a bit cool so we stayed in the boat.

With the boating done it was back home and another pillow fight. This time Jace used a pillow and it was a little more calm. No crying or hurts.

Then Everett and Carter wanted to shoot BB guns again. This time they found ants to shoot. Oh what fun.

They could not find any fish to shoot, but the BB's made a good sound in the water.

Jace said that he can shoot a BB gun any time. He elected to stay home and drive the golf cart. I think the grass is about worn out after all week.

Then it was back to the fish pond for some evening fishing.

It was not just sit back an watch as Grandma appears in this picture. It is untangling lines about every cast and lots of worn replacement.

Carter was the only catcher this time with 2 fish.

He decided that because 1 had eggs and one not, that they must be boy and gir fish. So they got to kiss.

The day ended as it has every night on the floor in the family room. Yes even Grandma slept on the floor with the boys.

The party ended with Craig and Mandy getting here Thursday Night. The boys took Craig fishing in the morning and Jace & Everett each caught a fish to just about even the catching. It was a fun week. Great GrandKids!!