Seattle, WA Day 2

It was an early rise and shine for Byron and Colby. Colby has been planning to fly out to Utah for his missionary reunion, but suckered his Dad in driving him nearly an hour out to catch a standby flight from Seatec to SLC. I believe they left sometime around 3:30 am. Next to rise and shine was Courtney. She had school to head off to around 7:00 am. Between Colby's midnight laundry activities and all three gathering themselves up for the day meant I didn't have the most sound sleep anyone could have asked for. Besides, the couch bring nice and soft, it was almost too soft that it caused either back or belly pains depending upon which side I slept. I was able to get the boys bathed, dressed and feed fairly easily, then I followed suit. With a little weird belly sensation most Lilly from last nights Mexican restaurant, I was able to down an apple and pop tart before heading our for the day. First and foremost scheduled item on the list is fie everyone to go to Pikes Market, downtown Seattle. While there Aysia and Lauren bought little hair twisty-thingy's, Aidan a blue toy snake and Alec a wooden puzzle toy. I think everyone was pretty excited about their stuff. Another highlight was for everyone to chew a piece of gum and place it on the "Wall of Gum". Little Alec wasn't quite into the idea of of ridding his gum and instead said, "I want my gum." Oh yes, let's do not forget about the little donut shop too. Two dozens of assorted treats were purchased and downed in no time. Yummy yummy! For lunch, Iver's was the place to be. Salmon chips, cod, and chicken strips were a delight. The kids all fed leftover french fries the the seagulls. Bryon, whom had to work, joined us later at the Seattle Aquarium. What a fun place to be. Lots of interesting sea creatures to see in there nearly normal habitat and a fun hands-on exhibit fur everyone to participate in by touching plants, starfish and others alike. My kids were going bonkers with all there was to see and do. As the day grew on, we return to the Holmstead's home for a pleasant homemade pork tamale dinner prepared by Byron. I thought that that was even better than Iver's! During dinner Byron confirmed a fishing trip that him, his friend Barry and I round be venturing on as of Friday afternoon. At a $175 a pop, we will be driving to the Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA area to fish a large river all day Saturday. This is a bit troubling for me because I know my crew and I should be heading back fit Salt Lake City then. This means I will have to plan on leaving early Sunday morning in order to get the kids home in time for bed and school the next morning. Since the trip has now been confirmed, I'm going to hope for the best with my three little ones doing okay with Lauren and Courtney caring for them Friday day and maybe Saturday. Hopefully Jan will be home Saturday though. The $175 doesn't grow on trees where I come from either. Please be fish in Washington! Good night for now.