The Wednesday Letters...

 

I finally got around to reading this book after borrowing from an old roommate. It was such an inspiring story that taught me a lot about forgiveness. Part of the story is the husband writing letters to his wife once a week. Some of the letters are quite beautiful and others are humorous and witty. This book is very motivating... I want to write about each of my children once a week. Individually. A journal for each one. I really hope I feel this motivated once I have them... I also really want to open and run a bed and breakfast with Bryant...

Washington Vacation

BRYANT & BRITTANY SUMMER VACATION 2012... 

Tuesday 7/24:

Drove ALL day from Rexburg, Idaho --> Seattle, Washington

Note: Taco Del Mar is not on my favorite's list... especially after McDonalds for lunch :o

Wednesday 7/25:

Girls Day Out! Shopping at Bellevue Square. The Forever 21 was much appreciated after being so deprived of it in Rexburg, Idaho. Made some killer deals at Talbots thanks to my lovely sister-in-law, Shannon. I also tried BurgerMaster for the first time - definitely need to go back there again!

Thursday 7/26:
Jumped on trampoline, played racquet ball, made paper roses, etc. Went to dairy queen and Anderson Park with all the sock trees everywhere! 

Friday 7/27:

Bryant & I cooked dinner for the whole family. Hawaiian Haystacks - what's not to love?

Saturday 7/28:
More shopping and good finds. $7.00 swimsuit from Value Village! 

Sunday 7/29:

Church and Family Dinner. Everyone made fun of our matching shirts... 

Monday 7/30:

Shopping at Bellevue Square!
Family Picture with the Hodson's!

Tuesday 7/31:

Day in Seattle! China Town, Japanese Dollar Store, Bookstore, Cream Cheese Hot Dogs, Mariners Game. 

Wednesday 8/1:

Bryant and I walked around Kirkland Waterfront. It was a beautiful view and we also stopped to pet bunnies at the pet store! Bryant's brother Brad and his wife from Argentina have finally made it to the states and we were able to witness their sealing inside the Seattle temple. They are now bonded for eternity! It was such a sweet experience, especially hearing it in Spanish. Dairy Queen afterwards to celebrate. 

Thursday 8/2:

Blue Angels
Took the Ferry to Bainbridge Island to visit my brother Todd and his adorable family in Poulsbo. They made us delicious chicken, since we are anti-seafood while they ate their salmon.. yuck! We finished the night off with a google hangout with the other siblings and a nice game of Quelf. "And all the brothers and sisters said Amen"

Friday 8/3:

Small hike that lead to a beautiful beach. 

Brad & Jimmena's Wedding Reception that evening.

Saturday 8/4:
Railyard Performance at the Redmond Farmer's Market.
Red Robin with family.
Swimming in the Lake at Idylwood Park.
Mexican Restaurant with the family.
Games and Ice Cream!