I hopped off the plane to Seattle on Friday (and a blissful 5 hours without children THAT was, I say!) and had a snack and went straight downtown to see the big new ferris wheel that just opened on the waterfront along with my sister Elli and my dad. The line was long, but it was fun. I love a good ferris wheel. Some photographic evidence:
The Big Wheel.
Love the colors on this crane/barge thingy near the pier:
Waiting in line. Those are my new Dansko sandals. They look like something you might see in a Las Vegas movie scene from the 70′s. Love.
Umbrellas from the ground:
Umbrellas from the top:
I love this town! Mom’s 60th birthday is tomorrow so we’re having a great time planning and getting ready. Elli and I also hope to sew a couple Washi Dresses. We’ll see. Back soon!
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Reminds me of the London Eye. Maybe that’s the next big thing: Ferris Wheels in every city.
Also, I have sandal envy.
Also, thanks for the color advice on the hutch. Less painting sounds great to me! Have a shot of your kitchen so I can see your curtains in their habitat?
how fun to be with elli! have a great time celebrating!
Looks like you brought us Washingtonians the sun! Thanks:)
Enjoy your Mom’s Birthday.
~Michelle
yes, I’ve imagined seattle as gloomy, but it looks so cheery in your photos! Congrat’s on 5 hours kid free!
Ahhhh…the pacific NW…great photos! I live in Portland, not very far from Seattle. Makes me want to hop on the train and visit the ole town.
holy sh*t!! you and your sister and your dad look crazy alike, wow! too cute, looks like you had/are having fun!
Whoo hoo! Glad you could visit my “little” town and see the new wheel! I’m dying to go for a spin!!
thats my city! Thanks for the pictures… made me homesick.
Totally jealous!
I would love to see Seattle…maybe someday! Have a blast!
i was just there on the 30th for my mom-in-law’s 80th. anyway, it rained of course and was cold, but still fun. went on the whidbey island ferry and ate a lot of sea food! have fun….
Great photos of a fun day, Rae, especially the eerie spacey looking one of the wheel
Dad
You’ve got me beat! I haven’t even ridden that thing yet
Hope you had an amazing trip! You came just in time for the sunshine 