Seattle Trip

for christmas, rich and i gave each other a ski trip/visit to washington. i have never been to the northwest, and rich has always loved it there and wanted to go back, so during christmas break--we flew to seattle. it was an awesome trip. i absolutely am in love with washington. what an amazing state! the city, the mountains, the ocean, the food, culture--basically everything was incredible. we will definitely be going back!

 on our way!

our awesome hotel

on the ferris wheel--what a view. i think i saw edward ;)

most amazing ferris wheel ever!

every city should have a pikes places

...need i say more....

why do we live in chicago?! :)

yummm...catch us a delicious fish...

indescribable sunset

my mountain man ;)

this man cannot express his excitement enough for the seafood dinner that is coming

this gal is even more excited! :)

yummy fresh seafood!

crystal mountain!!!

mountains how we have missed you

look at that beauty we are in

the hansen kidlets watched our baby! :) ahahah look at this pic they sent--specifically puma's face

dinner at palisades= romantic

rich captured me on the day we left--i was pretty depressed...

goodbye and we are coming back soon!