Friday, September 5, 2008

Mike & Marge go to Washington

Last week, Melissa's parents came to visit. We did so much during their trip, there's no way I could post it all.  Here are some highlights:

I've driven by this building several times a week for the last 4 months and never noticed it until now.

Welcome to Seattle!

Had dinner the first night at Fisherman's Terminal. Mike in front of the marina.

We saw a giant shoe collection at Pike Place Market. The picture of the world's tallest man is actual size - 8' 11.1"

Marge gets flowers for Melissa.

This shot took a couple takes


"That's my baby!"

Went to the locks the next day, and I got uncomfortably sunburned.

The Museum of Flight has an SR-71 Blackbird (in the middle). It flew from LA to NY in 63 minutes.

Mike in the SR-71 cockpit.

Father, daughter and a one-man, flying rocket sled.

Rocket sled is go!

Look at the symmetry.

We toured a Concorde. It's not that cool inside, so I won't post photos.

That's the Air Force One that flew Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. We toured it, but my camera died as soon as we boarded. It was really cool inside.

Had burgers, shakes and a car show at XXX Root Beer in Issaquah.

Coffin passenger seat and chrome skulls with glowing eyes for headlights.

Mike checking out the coffin car

Beer keg gas tank

While Melissa and her mom shopped, Finch and I took Mike to a huge dog park.

Finch, Mike and a german shepherd's butt.

Went to Dukes for lobster chowder (thanks to John & Tricia for showing us this place).

On their last night we hung out at our local bar. Finch even joined the action.

We loved having you two here - come back as soon as you can so we can ride the Duck Boats!!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Ball game

Last Friday, Melissa's office had a company outing at the Mariner's baseball game. I'm not into baseball, but it was a lot of fun...

Jeffery works with Melissa now. We met a bunch of their co-workers for beers before walking down to the stadium.

The entrance to Safeco Field

I really like this shot. It's such a cool, interesting, clean stadium.

They had a BBQ set up for us in a private little area near the field

See the Fox sports announcers over my shoulder?

Fox Sports!

The BBQ area

How coy...


That's one of their co-workers, Sam, on the right.

Me, eating of course.

Cool lights and a great view of downtown from the front of the stadium.

Sam lives on an island, so we had time for one last stop at a martini bar before his ferry left.

Cheers - team Garden City Group!

Then Melissa passed out with Finch.

A slightly hungover Melissa at breakfast the next morning (notice the dark sunglasses!)

A little hair-of-the-dog to help my hangover.

After breakfast, we went to the Arboretum and looked at flowers. The Arboretum is my new  favorite place.

Brad & Joy's wedding, pt. 1


A couple weeks ago, we were down in California for Brad and Joy's wedding. Here's the ceremony...

This is Brad with his nephew Riley, just before getting married. Riley is taller than Brad - probably around 6'5", and he's only 15, I think. They're a tall family.

Our friend Max played guitar before, during and after the wedding.

They gave out these yellow umbrellas to shade from the sun. It looked cool when the whole audience was holding up yellow umbrellas.

And the programs were tied to these straw fans.

Melissa is in every wedding, I swear.

Joy, the bride, walked down this path through the water.

Melissa during her reading. She was really nervous and started shaking, but did a great job.

They included Joy's daughter, Parker, in the ceremony. Brad gave her a necklace just after the ring exchange.

More in part 2...

Brad & Joy's wedding, pt. 2

Ceremony is over, now it's party time...

Brad's brother Eric and his wife Jennifer

The ceremony location

Our old friend Eddie Diliberto

The reception was in an art gallery!

Brad - party time!

Joy looked amazing

Brad & Joy - more party time

Brad dancing?

Melissa and their daughter, Parker

Parker and her friend on the dance floor.

Great wedding you guys, we had a blast!