We LOVE Seattle!

We have to say that Seattle was one of our favorite places to visit on this trip. If you have never been you need to go. As soon as we entered the city the van was filled with Allie's "oohs" and "ahhs." We quickly ignored Debbie's directions and just started exploring the city. We traveled all through some of the little neighborhoods around the city and Sarah and Allie started searching for their new house. When we started this trip Allie and Sarah decided that part of the purpose of the trip was going to find a place to live and work. Well much to probably our parents and Michael's dismay that place may be at the northwest tip of the country. Despite Allie's love of sunny weather, the drizzle and gray skies only added to the appeal.

Once in the main part of the city we went to Pike Place Market. We were really sad that we were not able to experience it in the early morning, when the fish were being thrown and the fresh produce was laid out. By the time we got there most of the little booths were closed. However, we did meet some very nice men that were working a crab/oyster booth and a few Valets (yes we Valet parked the car.) Despite stuff closing down we had a very nice walk around the city. We all liked how there were little bars and shops tucked away in random buildings. We also had the opportunity to go into a little chocolate shop and buy some chocolate covered strawberries and "cricket bark." It was AMAZING.

The only problem we had in Seattle was that Kayla's debit card was turned off. I guess the bank thought someone had stolen her card and was using it to buy gas and chocolate across the U.S. Hopefully we will get that turned back on soon! Otherwise you might see us on the side of the road with a sign that says, "Mom and Dad please send money." We are not really sure what talent we would use to try to lure money out of strangers on street corners. We could try having Kayla tell jokes but I am afraid people would just think we were challenged.

Now luckily our AMAZING friend Laura Coyne and her family are going to let us stay at their house for the night. Let me tell you, after 3 days on the road we definitely could use a shower and a warm bed!