Wednesday, July 10, 2013

I'm Back!!!

 
I am back from a wonderful vacation!!  It was so awesome.  Those in attendance were (backrow, left to right, Dale (Gina's finance), Gina, me, my sister Jeannie and front and center Kris (Shelli's partner) and Shelli.  Shelli and Gina are my sister Jean's two girls whom I have always been really close to.
 
So, this is our gang.
 
We left Kansas City and flew to beautiful Seattle, WA. 
 
 
I really don't know what I expected, but I didn't realize that Seattle was such a gorgeous city. 
 
 
We stayed at the beautiful W Hotel right downtown in Seattle.
 
 
We went down to the Pike Center on the waterfront and visited it.  It was unbelievable!  This is where they throw the huge fish around and wrap them up for people to buy.
 
 
The flowers were just wonderful - everywhere!  This is one of the outdoor patios at the market.
 
 
We visited the Space Needle.
 
 
Right next to the Space Needle is the fabulous Chihuly Gardens and Glass Museum.  Oh my gosh!!
 
 
This gentleman had done a glass chandelier for an Oklahoma City building and we drove over to see it about a year ago.  So, I was just thrilled that this museum and garden was right there where we could go visit it.
 
Everything we did was just spectacular and so beautiful.  Two of my highlights were the following....
 
 
getting to visit with Paula - a blogger in Juneau who so graciously took some time while I was there to meet me and have a Coca Cola......
 
 
and going Zip Lining in Skagway.  Gina and Dale went with me and I probably would not have survived without their encouragement.  It was one of the highlights of my life - a close tie with Parasailing and swimming with the stingrays.
 
But, I'll tell you more about all of that later on.  Don't want to bore you with too many "vacation photos" at once.
 
This was day one - in Seattle.
 
More to follow.
 
Had a great time, but am really glad to be home.  Missed everyone.
 
Enjoy!
 
Till next time, Judy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

24 comments:

  1. You are a daredevil, Judy! Ziplining?? Never! You are a brave woman and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Your pictures of Seattle are beautiful! We only had one day to visit a few years ago on our way to Vancouver and I was super impressed. I wish we had all the time you did to see the sights.

    I saw your article in Romantic Homes! Hurray for you!! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. Looks great, Judy. No zipline for me! One of our daughters lived in Seattle five years. We went to visit her once.

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  3. I know it was a trip of a lifetime! I'm so glad you took photos to share with us. I went to AK a few years ago and would love to go back! Welcome home my friend! We missed you!

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  4. Oh, Judy- Welcome Home! I am so very happy that you were able to have such a good time. I was in Seattle many years ago and it is a wonderful place to visit- xo Diana

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  5. Oh Judy my two older kiddo's and my grandson live in Seattle. how I wish I could go and visit them

    hope you had a wonderful trip
    Brenda

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  6. Oh Judy my two older kiddo's and my grandson live in Seattle. how I wish I could go and visit them

    hope you had a wonderful trip
    Brenda

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  7. Oh Judy my two older kiddo's and my grandson live in Seattle. how I wish I could go and visit them

    hope you had a wonderful trip
    Brenda

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  8. Judy - it was so fun to meet you!

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  9. Sounds like a great time. Can't wait to see more. Glad to have you back.

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  10. Sounds like a great time. Can't wait to see more. Glad to have you back.

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  11. Sounds like it was a fantastic trip! I am so impressed that you went ziplining!!! Looking forward to more photos. xo

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  12. So enjoying your pictures. We left from Vancouver for Alaska, but I had a great time visiting Seattle on another trip. I am especially jealous that you got to meet Paula. I would love that. Look forward to more of your photos.

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  13. Wow Judy zip lining!!! You go girl. Looks like you had a great time and really enjoyed your trip. Glad you are back safe and sound.
    Kris

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  14. Can't wait to read more about this fabulous trip. So glad you have family with you to experience the fun!

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  15. I have been swimming with stingrays, but I have never gone parasailing or ziplining. Both are on my list.

    Sounds like you had a great time. And, you got to meet Paula.

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  16. Lovely to see you back again, Judy. Your vacation sounds amazing...I loved seeing all today's photos and hearing about Seattle....and zip lining?? You are a brave lady!
    Looking forward to the next instalment :)
    Helen x

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  17. So glad you had such a great vacation. It looks beautiful! Eager to see more.

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  18. Judy glad you are home and it looks like you had an amazing time! Can't wait for more photos and more about your trip. You go girl...ziplining!!!

    hugs,
    Linda

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  19. Missed you too! Glad to have a chance to take a "vicarious" vacation! So happy you had fun. I think that area of the country is just gorgeous.

    Cheery wave from
    Bev

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  20. Welcome back, Judy! Looks like you had a fantastic time - I can feel your excitement bubbling over in your post. I've been to Seattle - yes, it's a beautiful city and Pike's Place Market is awesome. Ziplining? How fun! I would love to have the chance to try that some day. You and your sister, Jeannie look SO much alike! :-)

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  21. You are far braver than me, dear friend. I missed you! And I know two little pupsters that missed you too.
    Brenda

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  22. What a pleasure to see photos from my old stomping grounds!

    Looks like you all had a fun time!

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  23. Thank you for sharing. so glad you had a great time, and I look forward to more pictures and tales.

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  24. Looks like you had a great time Judy. My friend, Sandy is taking the same vacation in Sept. I'll make sure she checks out your blog. Thinking of going to Seatle in the fall. My cousin owns a place there so I could use it and save some money

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