Now where were we? I mentioned we just got back from a week in Seattle, right?
You might remember that we spent a few days there in May, on our way home from Alaska, and we both decided that we needed to go back. For longer. To shop and hike and eat and wander. You know, really important things. And also the baby had never been and who am I to deny our child an invaluable travel experience?
Nevermind that there's still an umbilical cord involved.
The first couple of days we went for some long runs around the city and shopped. We hit up Pike's Place and the basement Fremont market over the bridge and ate off of streetside vendors. The gyros were bliss.
We also picked up a few things at the shops downtown where we managed to walk right into the Occupy Wall Street protests. I didn't find them particularly convincing, but I did become 99% certain that the baby became stoned from all of the second hand smoke.
The next day we got massages at Gene Juarez, where I bought a tiny $45 bottle of Chinese leaf extract drops for my water only to get back to the hotel and discover that they are not considered safe for pregnant women. Awesome.
Later we saw 50/50, and it was good. The acting lived up to the reviews anyway. (Have you seen it? Did you love the otter pat, too?)
On Monday we decided to go hiking, so we got up early and caught the ferry to Kingston. Check out our view on the ferry (from our car).
The drive to the mountain wasn't too shabby either.
Neither of us can remember the name of the mountain we hiked. (Sorry, it's late. Plus, I have Pregnancy Brain, and Andrew has Sympathy Pregnancy Brain.) But I will point out that IT HAD COUGARS.
From now until the day I die, I will always mention the mountain that I hiked WITH COUGARS. Now did we actually see any cougars?
I don't see the need to discuss specifics.
When we got back to town, Andrew had some business to attend to, so I spent the next couple of days trying every darn restaurant and museum in Seattle.
It was a blast.
We'll be back, Seattle.
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24 people chimed in:
Your belly is so cute! I've always wanted to visit Seatle and now that I live on the west coast, it will be so much easier to get to. Love seeing your trip pics and can't wait to check it out myself!
Love downtown Seattle! My three must-eats: Beechers, Cow Chip Cookies and Metro Grill.
Gosh it's a pretty city! And you really are pregnant....you are huge! Just kidding...you look fantastic. Perfect little baby belly.
Amazing Pictures.Thanks for sharing..!
What a wonderful getaway! Will you please describe the sandwich? My kids and I are drooling...
Sigh... Seattle. It's been too long. Now you've given me an itch.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos! And the baby bump is adorable. (Can bumps be adorable? After seeing those pictures, I'm pretty sure they can.)
The bump totally stole the show in this post. Lookin' good, friend!
agreeing with Kathleen, the bump is getting big!
And that butt of yours! SHA-ZAM. in a good way.
L, you should go. Definitely worth the trip. Lots to do.
Nita, I am the size of a house. But that doesn't mean I want to hear about it.
Paula, it's a traditional croque monsieur from Maximilien's (and the first authentic tasting one I've had in the states). Loved that place. Even whipped out my rusty French for the meal. Anyway, Google the recipe, they're easy to make at home and your kids will love 'em.
Kathleen, thank you. It's making quite an appearance this trimester, isn't it?
Aw - love the baby bump!! I'm amazed that you are dealing with morning sickness and still have the energy to hike and run and travel. All I wanted to do was eat. And sleep. And puke. not necessarily in that order ;)
Thanks, Deb. Surprisingly, working out is one of the only things that DOESN'T make me sick (except for lifting weights in recent weeks). Everything - I mean EVERYTHING - else does. I took chemo meds during the flights and slept. I won't sugarcoat it, it's been incredibly rough, but I think the mountain air did some good for me.
You were in my favorite place on earth. It's really hard to grow up in Seattle and then be happy living in Minnesota, you know? You look fantastic. So glad you got out and enjoyed the gorgeous northwest!
How did I forget that you're from Seattle, Cindy?! Lucky girl. Andrew and I would move there in a heartbeat if it weren't for the cloud cover (even the rain and cold wouldn't scare us away). Such a great town. But I survive on sun!
Glad you enjoyed the state to the north!
Beautiful. We've always wanted to go! CONGRATULATIONS - I had no idea you were preggers. I remember a post you wrote not to long ago about not being ready!
Well, Mrs. H. We thought, hey, maybe we'll give trying a go, and we conceived about two seconds later. You can read about it here... http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com/2011/09/two-become-three.html We're in love with the idea that we're having a baby together, but I wouldn't say that we're ready. Especially considering that this is nothing like what I expected. But this baby waits for no one.
Jessika, we loved it.
Glad you had fun in my city! Come back soon. Gorgeous photos :) xo
That picture of your baby bump with the mountain as a backdrop is gorgeous! Frame that =)
it's an amazing backdrop, isn't it krystal?
shannon, we couldn't get over the number of incredible (and incredibly inexpensive!) restaurants. definitely missing that in north florida.
wow, great pics Kelly. Now I wanna go to Seattle :) that hiking scenery amazing. and you look gorgeous pregnant. of course. :)
Def a baby bump there!! Sounds like you're not having the smoothest of rides (comment to Deb) at the moment but if its any consolation your looking bloomin' marvellous on it!! Brilliant pics too xx
aw. thanks, kate and cass. i think i look like a little old man with a beer belly. except he's probably cuter right now.
SO beautiful. You and Seattle!
You look beautiful. And so are the rest of your photos!
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