Today Jim, Vickie, Gail, and I went into Seattle to visit the Chihuly exhibit. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed lunch first and then a leisurely walk around the Seattle Center.

The Evergreen Hiking Club today enjoyed a lovely and invigorating hike to Coal Creek Falls on Cougar Mountain. Hiking members Jim, Gail, Sue, Mike, Mary, Tyler, and our mascot, Lily participated in this pleasurable outing. The few misty drops that fell at the beginning of the trek soon dispersed into refreshing open air. Tyler led the group up and down the hilly path and at times enjoyed the view up on Mike's shoulders. Sandi, we look forward to the day that you can join us as well. Vickie we likewise will be happy when your stubborn knee has recovered. Jeannie and Ruthie, you are always welcome as well. It was a delightful excursion.

This evening we had a dinner here for Matthew and the family. Matthew has been visiting for several days to help out with Diane and Scott's move to Mercer Island and to see Sue and the rest of us. He leaves for school at UCLA tomorrow.

Rainy day dinner at the Lowry's

The Evergreen Hiking Club had to postpone the hike scheduled for today due to rain and thunder and lightening. We moved the planned evening barbecue at Jim and Vickie's to here at the Lowry's. Jim and Vickie provided the main course. We were entertained by Tyler and Lucas who made the evening a very nice event.

Bellevue Arts Museum with Tyler

Today we visited the Bellevue Arts Museum with Tyler. We first watched Tyler at the Kids play area at Bellevue Square, then had lunch at Specialties Cafe and Bakery. Afterwards, Tyler constructed a creative mask in the crafts for kids corner at the Museum. We then stopped at Jamba Juice for a berry drink before heading home. It was a very nice day.

This 4th of July week

This 4th or july week we vacationed at Diane and Scott's beach house in Westport. We left on Sunday with Jim and Vickie joining us Monday and Tuesday followed by the Oakes family arriving on Wednesday. We had beautiful weather and all enjoyed a very nice holiday.