Washington State

We traveled to Washington at the beginning of August to visit my family. We wanted to share our travels, even if it is a bit dated.What with school, work, internships, grad programs and church callings we have been keeping pretty busy so we are finally getting around to posting about our late summer adventures!

The farmer's market is always a fun place to be, but that was especially true the weekend we went. Instead of a band performing on the market stage, there was a traveling circus! We got there just in time to see a few acts, including two talented jugglers. 

Capitol Lake is a must while you're in Olympia. It is a family favorite to go for a stroll around downtown Olympia. What better thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

The Hands on Children's Museum built a new location last year and we have heard so many good things about it, so wanted to experience it for ourselves! My little niece was our excuse to go and we're glad we did.There were so many neat experiments and exhibits throughout the museum. I assure you, the children are not the only ones who enjoy this place. As can be seen, we were all pretty fascinated with the interactive displays. 

What better way to end a trip to the Hands On Children's Museum than take your photo in an oversized beach chair?

We went to a good old baseball game at Safeco Field. It was Jeff's first Mariners game and I'd say it was an enjoyable time despite a disappointing loss. Being in the stadium and watching the sun go down against the Seattle skyline is pretty great and made up for the game's dismal score.

Boston Harbor can safely be classified as one of the most beautiful places in the world. Overlooking the  Puget Sound, having an unobstructed view of Mt. Rainier and being surrounded by forests; it doesn't get much better than that. We thought this place would be the perfect spot to go kayaking. I have been to Boston Harbor a few times before, so I was excited for Jeff and Madison to experience the wonder of this place as well. Jeff was a natural. We spent a couple hours out on the water and made it across the harbor to an inlet where hundreds of tiny crabs (and one big one) lived. We also rowed through a kelp forest and saw a handful of starfish and jellyfish. It was so much fun! Jeff and I are tempted to pick up kayaking as our next hobby.

Our Northwest adventures were pretty magnificent. Being there during the summer time is like being in heaven. It is so refreshing to be back there. And it's even more fun getting to take my best friend along.