It's Always Sunny in Seattle ;)

I am blogging from a coffee shop in Seattle, how cliche! My situation here become even more cliche since the young man behind the counter is gorgeous and has a wonderful smile. After a silly and brief conversation about Mighty O Doughnuts, the password for the wi-fi here, and a warm mocha in hand here I sit blogging about sunshine. 


So I have to be honest, it is not always sunny in Seattle, today it is actually overcast and appears to be threatening to rain. Rain is quite common here (duh), but according to my camera memory card it is always sunny here.

This picture was taken a few weeks ago. It is from Woodward park looking out over the soccer fields towards my house. Look at that blue sky!


This last weekend was full of sunshine and adventures. Saturday afternoon I went on a hiking/snowshoe adventure with Sarah (sister), Matt (house mate), and Carolina and Gwin (friends). We went up I-90 to Granite Mountain and headed toward Ollalie Lake. What a wonderful trip! The first part of the trail was a normal dirt hike and then the snow slowly started to appear as we gained elevation. The last part of our hike became a snowshoe adventure for Matt and I. Snowshoes were not required, but since we had carried them up the first part of the hill, we decided they were necessary! So Matt and I "Yettie-ed" around, this is a new word for running in snowshoes. So fun! I think my smile was as big as the blue sky all day! 

The at the trail head. Sunny & cold!

Carolina on a switchback...switchbacks are a staple in pacific northwest hiking. :)

The gang approaching a creek crossing.

snowshoe can-can

yettii yetttiii yetiiiii

Our mom got us big gloves for Christmas! haha They were warm and wonderful!

The day totaled in 2,000 ft+ of elevation gain, about 6 miles, and lots of smiles. We returned to Sarah's casa for slow cooker bean soup, corn bread, and pomogranite wine. Happiness.

Sunday was just as great as Saturday, it was another stunningly beautiful blue skied day in Seattle. Stephanie, Matt, and I ventured to Magnenson Park in Sand Point area right on the edge of Lake Washington. 

The view... green grass, blue water, Cascade mountains, and blue sky. Life is great.

This park is full of sculptures! This one is aligned for a straight shot and each stone is exactly half the distance from the previous one over a 1 KM range!

We found the last stone! We were getting a bit skeptical, but  we finally spotted it across 2 soccer fields and squealed (well Stephanie and I did, not Matt) like little girls! Our steps quickened and we made it to the final of 12 stones!

Next up was Row House Cafe, which is known for gourmet grilled cheese. It is housed in a picturesque little house which cute ambiance. The tomato soup is to die for and the grilled cheese is not just any grilled cheese. Think rosemary bread, fontina cheese, olive & garlic dipping sauce, and lots of  "yummm" sounds. Perfection. 

Row House

Sunday was complete with church with Sarah, dinner, and hanging out with my housemates. The weekend was a stellar success for weather, fun, and friends. Even if the sun is hiding behind clouds a bit today, it is still shinning strong in my heart. =) I just had to end with something cliche since after-all, I am blogging from a coffee shop in Seattle. Cheers!