Seattle Trip

The second to last weekend in September we drove to Seattle for a 24 hour get away. Mostly the draw was because Justin's parents were returning from an Alaskan Cruise and would be there for a short time and they could see Natalie. It was a nice time for our family to get out of town and to have a cultural experience at Pike's Market Place. Word to the wise, when your GPS takes you down the middle of Pike's Market Place, if you are driving a large pickup, don't do it. Just ignore the GPS voice and seek parking another way. Better yet, ride the trax into the heart of Seattle, it will be much easier.

Friday Night we went to see the Seattle temple.

This temple had four different large statues out front. This one related to the time we are at in life, so we took a picture.

The Back of the Temple

We met a nice couple from Texas at this point that we were glad to see so they could take a picture for us. We took a picture for them as well. 

At Panera Bread afterwards. Best sandwich shop ever and I have only eaten at them while traveling in the Eastern U.S. Needless to say I was excited to find one on the Westside.

Saturday driving into Seattle. It was HUGE!

The price of fruit at the market.

Davy Crockett also wearing his cat as he strolls down the street....

Entertaining banjo playing band.

It took us a while to meet up with his parents (communication break down) but we finally got it done.

There were tons of flower bouquets that were gorgeous and only $5 or $10. 

I got one and loved it!

Our fun day in Seattle. We now know a few more tricks for when we go back next time.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

O-N-T-A-R-I-O

Natalie and I went for a lovely visit to Ontario for the last two weeks of August.

Justin had to be gone to South Dakota for a work trip so we went to Grandma's.

It was relaxing, rejuvenating, and a lot of work.

Somehow the fields with rows of green crops in them gives strength to my soul.

We worked for the first three and a half days straight canning.

Nat wasn't such a fan of this as she had to entertain herself often.

She is a little co-dependent right now....LOL

The canned tomatoes, spaghetti sauce and green beans are going to be wonderful this winter.

Nat enjoyed grandma, the fresh air, the huge lawn to sit on, and grandma's new dog Tux.

We didn't enjoy the hot hot weather and the hords of mosquitoes

That is why only the toughest live in the dessert.

We are slowly becoming wimpy westerners,hahaha,just kidding.

We also played with my sisters and their kids and went to an onion field day.

I wore flip flops and part of the field day was in an onion field.

Whoops, I kind of felt like a dum dum city girl.

Better attire next time.

We saw lots of friends and ate a lot of yummy food, especially sweet corn.

My parents were fabulous hosts and put up with baby toys everywhere and canning mess for several days.

I love my family but missed being with my husband and together as our little family.

It was sure great to pick Justin up from the airport on our second Saturday there.

Two weeks is far two long. 

He is a hard working man and I am so grateful for his example and love.

 Bring on the Fall now.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard