Seattle

Today began with breakfast at IHOP! After being up all night long listening to intoxicated campers talking and laughing really loudly, we were feeling pretty tired. We all crammed into a booth, ordered juice, smiley face pancakes, and eggs and enjoyed a few moments of peace. The littles all sat so well and were complimented by the older couple in the table next to us on their way out. Camilla and Hyrum were the only ones who actually finished their plates. Once we were full we hustled back out to the van for our long drive to Seattle. When I put Ollie into his seat I laughed out loud at all of the half eaten cookies and crumbs that he had been sitting on!

Most of the drive on the I-90 was dull and boring. We traveled for a whole four hours with a few potty breaks in between. The littles drove like champs until the last twenty minutes. When Ollie started fussing we unrolled the windows for some fresh air. While the older kids hid under their blankets for warmth Finley busted out his best manic laugh, over and over and over again. Soon we were all giggling.

We parked downtown Seattle and walked over to Pike's Place market. I have been once before and was so excited to share it with the kids. It's such a cool place. Busy, but full of awesomeness. 

As we walked, Joe repeated, "This is BOR-IN'!" over and over again.... Soon the cool trinkets and gifts were drowned out by the complaints of small, tired children. So we took to the outdoors!

Harbour cities are always interesting to me. The scenery is so unique.

We decided to check out the famous wheel and go for a ride. Camilla was terrified, but it was all the boys could talk about as we walked. 

After she got on, she decided it wasn't nearly as scary as she thought it was going to be!

Fin got a nice sized mosquito bite yesterday and earned himself the nickname of Quasimoto for the day.

 We stopped at Daddy's favorite place on our way to the Motel. Although it's distant in my memory now, I do remember two of the children behaving so terribly that I may or may not have cried while we sat and waited for our food. But mostly, I remember how excited Mr. Stannix was and how happy we all were when we left. 

 We ordered two of his favorite things and shared halfsies.

It tasted so great! And the best part is, it cost less than McDonalds!

We all went to bed with tired legs and full tummies!