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First, we rode the ferry to Seattle. See the city in the distance?
I am holding Her Royal Shyness. That’s her brother’s arm.
Seattle seagull snatching snack.
The Space Needle.
Taking photographs on the Space Needle.
Posing by the 1,000 year old twin Douglas firs on Mt. Rainier.
Serenity now.
Running from ocean waves.
Jumping in the lake.
This concludes our whirlwind tour of Summer Vacation 2006 (with apologies to those on dial-up internet connections.)
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Oh, my. That lake-jumping picture is just the very coolest. I’m green with envy. What a memorable vacation you did for your kids!
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Wow. Some day I’ll get there. Maybe.
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Thank you, thank you for the pictures! Anything PNW fills my heart with joy. I miss the mountains more than I can express. Did you know Florida is the flattest state in the union?? Pancake! It’s true…..
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How awesome, last time I visited thoes places I was a senior in high school. At the time I lived in Phx and Mom and I took a “Senior trip”. Started in Oregon, and drove down the coast of California. It was soooo awesome, my Grandma and Aunt joined us in SF. =)) Great memories.
And yep Florida is really flat. Maybe all the hurricane winds have smoothed us out. Growing up in AZ I do miss the mountains though.
Have a great week.
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Thanks for the pics. Mel, you look GREAT! I’m so proud of you :o)
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Love the pics, makes me miss vacation so much…. must make sure and take LATE vacation next year.
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Oh, what wonderful picture Mel! You and your family look like they were all glad to be out and about together.
And Donna’s right. You look fabulous woman!
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Yep, you’re lookin’ pretty hott there, Missy.
And is Babygirl back to being shy? I thought she had broken out of that a bit?
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Looks like a great vacation!
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Mel, you look wonderful!!! It’s time to update your picture on your sight.
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Very pretty! Thanks for sharing the pictures. I’ve never been to your corner of the world, but hope to get there one day. And hey girl…you are looking goooood! Way to go.
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WOW. It appears you guys had an awesome, awesome vacation — right in your own back yard and home state. Washington is BEAUTIFUL. WOW. I forgot how lovely. Those twin fir trees — just W.O.W.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you feel rejuvenated 🙂
BTW — you look GREAT!!!
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Very pretty pictures!
I agree that you need to update your Clubmom picture…or maybe add a new one below it.
I never got a chance to comment on the blog post (here, there, I don’t remember?) regarding people taking notice of your change in size. I felt the same way when I lost about 20lbs a little over a year ago. I was thrilled when the first person noticed, but after that it just got weird and I would wonder if the commenter was thinking, “It’s about time!”
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Great photos! Now I want another vacation.
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I love the Space Needle. Looks like you guys had a good time!
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