Last week (maybe the week before??..my concept of time is totally thrown off) my dear dear friend Katie (lovingly known as Dearie) came to visit us in Seattle. She'd never been, and it's really the perfect place for us rain loving types (she's one of those). Here's a summary:
There was much cherishing. Owen and Dearie are now best friends.
Friday:
We went to Casey's family lake house on Lake Cavanaugh. We canoed, ate s'mores, and just generally lazed around. Always a good time. Here's Owen and Casey, all ready to canoe in their matching hats.
Saturday:
Dearie and I went to the Edmonds farmers market. So fun. Then we rode the ferry, just for the experience.
Monday:
Happened to be Dearie's birthday, so we had a celebration breakfast at the Maltby cafe. Really they have the best breakfast ever. Happy birthday Dearie!
Later that day we visited the UW campus to see this building. Dearie's ancestor was the contractor who won the bid to build it, and then died in a fire a little before it was completed, leaving behind his wife and 6 (7?) children. (I hope I got that right...if not just correct me in the comments Dearie.) Talk about a cool piece of family history!
After that it was time to say goodbye. Always the saddest part. I got to see the mom, and she got to meet Owen, which was wonderful. (She's going to be his third grammy.) I probably won't be seeing Dearie for quite some time, but that's alright. She and I have an understanding, and we'll always be best friends, that's for sure. I love you Dearie! Thanks for visiting.
This post fulfills my life in a myriad of ways. Pretty much I love little Oboe and you, and Pickett and I miss you all like crazy!
ReplyDeleteIt was seven children, so I feel like you got it right, because you put seven.
LOVE YOU TONS!
I wish I could come visit you! Stupid student loans :-(
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