(penned by Heidi ... )

Seattle trip

We had a really nice trip. On Saturday, we drove up around 8:30 and got there just at lunch time. We checked into the hotel which was great! It was the Marriott Waterfront ($60 on priceline thank you very much) and it was a big room with an ocean view balcony. We got some lunch and then headed to the space needle. It was a clear view and we really enjoyed ourselves. We went by a carnival and Chloe had to ride the carousel. We walked down to the Pike place Marketplace and listened to street performers, etc and then had dinner at this great place called the Garlic Tree.

Sunday we had breakfast at "The Dish"--yum and then spent the morning at the zoo. That afternoon we went to the science center and back to the Pike Place Marketplace to watch them throw fish.

On Monday we took the ferry to the other side of Puget Sound and took the "scenic" drive home along the sound. Overall, we had a great trip. It was so nice just to spend time together (even if Chloe was acting very two and refusing to take any naps!). Seattle is a fun city! We can't wait to see you in a few weeks!