My sweet old girl, Janni, age 14....still hanging in there after all these years

Spring Seattle Scenes - Pics I took April/May here in the city....

I love Seattle!

Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved my city.  Growing up 10 miles outside a small college town, in the country, next to farms, was really great.  But I have always been drawn to the energy of a city, being around people, being in a neighborhood with sidewalks, people walking their dogs, parks within walking distance, neighbor shops/restaurants, etc..etc..  My mom grew up in Tacoma, much bigger than Corvallis.  We would come up to Tacoma many times each year to visit my grandparents and other relatives.  I especially loved it when we would come to Seattle, which wasn't too often.  I loved seeing the tall buildings, all the cars, I-5 with all it's lanes, the water, boats everywhere, etc... etc...  I always knew one day I would live here.  And now I've been here a little over 10 years and still loving it. 

Today, another sunny spring day, I'm off to downtown via the Water Taxi, which I love riding on.  The water taxi runs from West Seattle to our waterfront, across Elliott Bay.  Such a fun way to get around. I'm going to be a tourist in my city, which I love.  Snooping around the Harbor Steps shops, Pike Place (people watching is the best), the waterfront, taking pictures..... a great way to enjoy a sunny day in the city. 

A couple of new Liam and family pics

Here is a sweet one of Liam

And another of the Mahoney fam - Evie, Colin and Liam.  I love you guys!!!

Here is my nephew, Liam, wearing a hunting vest I got him - it will fit him by this fall. Sooo cute!!

Trip to Sacramento/Rocklin/Murphys, CA - March 2010

I headed down to my ususal CA spot to spend time with Renata, Engman, Kayla, Christina, Garrett, Jake and Aidan.    Renata and I went to a crab feed Fri night, benefitting one of the Rocklin SD schools.  Saturday was a trip to Murphys, CA - Murphys is in the Sierra Foothills, about 2 hours south and east of Sacramento.  A really cool little Gold Rush era town with most of the buildings dating from the 1850's/1860's, and about 15 tasting rooms within 3-4 blocks of each other. Great restaurants, and such a pretty drive there and back.  I highly recommend this area, and I plan to go back next February for one of their Passport weekends.  Saturday night, we all went bowling, and I had my highest score ever - 121!!
Sunday we hit the gym to work off the wine and food, then off to The Morgan's for a bbq.  Sun was out on Sunday, and even the temps were decent, so got to sit outside to eat, which is one of my favorite things to do.  I came back on Monday to Seattle, and to a light snow storm (didn't stick) - hoping that IS IT for winter.  I'm soooo ready for spring/summer!!

My Super Big walk around West Seattle - 9 Miles...I think...

I headed out from my place around 10:45am, down Admiral Way (west), then south on Beach Drive for several miles until I hit 48th SW, and then headed up the hill winding thru the Seaview neighborhood back to The Junction, had brunch, then back home to Admiral District.  Whew!  An over 2+ hour walk, with stops for some amazing pictures of my neighborhood/community.  I love living so close to Puget Sound - the views today were epic!!  ENJOY!