Just the Two of Us

         

For the first time in forever... Craig and I went on a vacation, and we left our sweet baby at home with the grandparents. Oh don't worry, one minute. I can guarantee she had more fun with them than had she been with us. She was loved on and spoiled rotten for over a week, and we are thankful for the help we received to make this trip possible. The trip was a dream come true for me!

So my sweet, loving, thoughtful husband surprised me in December with a trip to Vancouver for the Women's World Cup. I was beyond excited! Well, the more we started talking the bigger the trip became. Go big or go home, right?? We decided to spend a little over a week in Seattle & Vancouver. The trip did not disappoint, and as much as we missed our sweet little one, it was a wonderful vacation. There is no way to include all of the pictures or details of all the events, so I will just highlight our time in both cities.

Seattle...
Pike's Place Market: I would go every day if I was a local.
Sounders Game: Our first MLS game did not disappoint. Fun atmosphere!
Underground Tour: Great history on the Seattle fire & how the city rebuilt. Very neat tour!
Klondike Gold Rush National Park: Smallest national park but very well done
Chihuly Gardens: Hard to put into words the amazing work of these glass sculptures. Beautiful!
Boeing Tour: Impressive!
Ferry to Bainbridge Island: Incredible views of the city & cute shops.
Mariners Game: Craig loved checking another ball park off the list
Spending time with Mary Brook, Graig, & Maggie: Priceless!!

Vancouver...
Amtrak: Perfect way to travel from Seattle to Vancouver with amazing views
Fox Sports live studio: Enjoyed watching live shows & seeing the set
Pre-Match Party: Fun atmosphere! Mia Hamm led "I Believe..." chant
Granville Island Markets: Not exactly what we expected, a little disappointing
Stanley Park: Horse carriage tour provided lots of history & pretty sights
World Cup Game: USA vs Nigeria...Incredible experience
Capilano Suspension Bridge: 450 ft bridge, a little more wobbly than I expected
Grouse Mountain: Beautiful views of Vancouver
Lion King: Opening night, always a great show

Well, that was a very quick recap of an incredible trip. Thank you to Craig for planning a wonderful trip for just the two of us and for continuing to pour out his love to me. Thank you to our amazing parents who kept our little girl and made her week so much fun! Thank you to Mary Brook & Graig for being great hosts and tour guides in Seattle and for taking time out of their busy schedules to spend time with us. We are incredibly blessed!