Seattle

I had been wanting Mark to have the opportunity to spend more time with my extended family.  Since everyone lives so far away, we decided to wait until our anniversary so we could celebrate and see everyone all at once.  My Aunt Carry, Uncle Greg, and Cousins Amanda & Drew were so good to us!  We saw everything I wanted Mark to see on his first trip up there, which mostly consisted of the tourists spots.  My dad said we made a HUGE mistake by not taking the ferry up to Victoria...but there will be more trips.  Here is what we did do:

Tuesday:  We made the trip from Alabama to Washington.  Carry, Amanda, and Drew picked us up from the airport and we visited Alki Beach for a view of the city and some "fish and chips" (which was very high on my list).  We also went to Ballard to see the Locks.  Then, to top it all off, my aunt and uncle made us an amazing steak dinner.  I'd say it was a great start to the trip.

Wednesday: Space Needle, Boat tour of Lake Washington (one of my favorite things we did), Pizza Dinner in Kirkland.

Thursday: Pike Place Market, Downtown, AMAZING Salmon dinner

Friday: Amanda tricked us into going on a "3 Mile" hike.  What she didn't tell us was that the hike was 3 miles STRAIGHT up and 3 miles down.  We rewarded ourselves with a tour of the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.  Then, the Mattocks Family spoiled us with an amazing Mexican Dinner.

Saturday: Carry, Amanda, and I got pedicures.  Then Greg, Carry, Mark, and I headed to Redhook Brewery.  My old roommate Cori and her husband Mark came to meet us after our tour and we had fun visiting with them.  Last, we were lucky enough to get tickets to the Seahawks' pre-season game against the Packers. 

Sunday: We headed home :(.  A big thanks to the Mattocks Family for a wonderful trip.