Monday, October 26, 2009

No more Crib


We finally decided to let Emma out of her cage. She has taken to this new-found freedom like a fish to water, let me tell you. I liken it to the post revolutionary war period when the Americans finally got free of the British taxes. FREEEEEEEEEDOM!!!

Our Country Visitors

Lots of pictures of the Girls and the Dogs. Emma and Madison adored Jack and Jasmine. They played in the park together, did a little tug-o-war, and even had licking contests. All in all, I would have to say that someday we will definitely HAVE to get a dog. There is no way out of that one. However, we will get a Husky.
All of these pictures are of the Pike's Place Market. If you've ever seen the movie Free Willy, then you know about the fish throwers. Those guys work here. So do lots of other people as well. There was lots to see here, and it was a happening place.

French Artists

Gwen and I decided to go on a fun creative date, so we dressed like French artists and went to 'Gas Works Park' and drew some oil pastels of the Seattle Skyline and the Space Needle. Emma and Maddy were both jealous that I got to wear an acrylic mustache and goatee, so they both (ever so politely demanded to have one as well!!We also snapped a couple of pictures of the skyline so you could enjoy the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. It was a really swell day, and the sun was wonderfully warm the entire time we were there. This is also a picture of Lake Union, and the sailboats out for joy rides. There is also a private plane company on the Lake that give customers flight over the greater Seattle area, for like $65, and from what I hear is really fun.
The hill we were on is a great spot to go for kite flying. The wind always gets blustery, and there are always tons of kites there. Also, if you want to try out your extreme sports skills there were some dudes on mountain board, with their feet strapped in, riding down the side of the hill, doing jumps and stuff. It was pretty cool.
I know what all of you are thinking, "Lets move to Seattle!!" Well, frankly, I don't blame you. With weather like this, and wonderful sights like these, who wouldn't want to live here. Forget that this place has the second worst traffic in the US. We're green, and proud of it!
This picture here is of the gas lines that are no longer used, and the namesake of the park.