Mt Rainier 9/6/08

Arriving at the Park...




The Lodge at Longmire built in 1917 sits at 2761 ft eleveation.



After about 100 tries we finally got this one right!






Hiking around an area called Paradise









Paradise Lodge also built in 1917 sits at 5400 ft elevation


The inside of Paradise Lodge


Waterfall in the background, someone from London who was in town on a flight crew took this.

The Blue Angels Over Seattle Today

We watched them from the I-90 Bridge which was closed for the event. Needless to say it was pretty loud...

Kara's Wedding

The rehersal dinner....good seafood!!




























The beautiful bride getting ready....

Pre-wedding picture...

The view from Kara's rooftop reception...














My mom wore my Grandma Emily's dress from years ago!!



















Greg and Deanna...














Troy and Jess....














All of us!!

Training Camp

The Seahawks opened training camp today. Their practice facility is actually on Northwest U's campus... right across the parking lot from us.

Dinner with the Welchs

Thanks to the Welchs for the good food and good fun! Sorry we (the non-Welchs) beat you so badly in Wii bowling!! Better luck next time....

A Little Live Music!

This was the first Starbucks ever opened in 1971 at the Pikes Place Market...

Fish Toss

This is a quick video of the fish toss in action...