Weekend Update!

What a wonderful long weekend in Seattle. The weather was gorgeous, and we didn't really have anything on our plates to take care of. It was relaxing and fun, and we got to enjoy the sun!!

Saturday we headed over to look at some houses with our real estate agent...we saw some gorgeous places, but are still holding out for perfection. We then went downtown for a bit to have a late lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, Steelhead Diner, took a nice walk around the market, and then headed home for a quiet night.

Sunset at the Market


Jen Poses at the top of the hill...


We couldn't believe our luck on Sunday when it was sunny...again! It felt like springtime. We decided to venture over to Gas Works Park. Gas Works Park is an abandoned factory that was originally created to manufacture gas from coal - later converted to crude oil. Import of natural gas in the 1950's made the plant obsolete. The city acquired the site for a park in 1962.The boiler house has been converted to a picnic shelter with tables, fire grills and an open area. The former exhauster-compressor building, now a children's play barn, features a maze of brightly painted machinery. Mostly...it's a huge park with an amazing view, and a great place to practice taking pictures with our new camera! The hounds loved it too!

Brian after his long journey up "Kite Hill"


Polly enjoys climbing on the old machinery


The Space Needle in the distance..


A shot of Jen near the entrance to the park


Brian poses near a "stay off" sign...one of many that were being ignored all over the park. (The child behind him simply would not move out of the shot)


A view of some of the old machinery...Since there was absolutely no information anywhere in the park, we had no idea what any of it did.


A long shot of the factory


Brian, with some people in the background.


Brian had to work Monday, but I spent the day enjoying the sun, which made another appearance. I took a very long walk with the dogs, did some pre-natal yoga, and prepared a new dish in my Le Creuset. (Slow cooked Asian style short ribs, fragrant Jasmine rice, and grilled baby bok choy) I had a total homemaker day! It was fun.

Today...not so fun, despite the incredible inauguration this morning. Brian's car might be gasping it's last breath as we speak, and I had my tooth pulled and the first stage of an implant put it. Not fun, very painful. I will be having soup and frozen yogurt for dinner tonight!

Have a great week!

Jen