Last Night in Washington

tháng 8 28, 2010 taiko, waterfront No comments

Well, our summer in Redmond has ended. Tyler is probably crossing in to Oregon right now, and Calvin and I will be flying back to Provo tomorrow. We have had so much fun, but we're ready to go back to our home in Provo. Rehearsals for The Magic Flute start on Monday, and so does school for Tyler. I have gotten to blog so much this summer because I had the free time. I am worried that I am going to get too busy to update as much. Also, I don't think we'll be doing as many cool things, so I don't know what to blog about. I'll still update with pictures though, as often as I can.

The above picture is from Redmond's last Arts in the Park this summer. One World Taiko came and played for us. We loved it! I have always wanted to be a taiko drummer. I just don't think anyone would want to see a white girl up there. I wouldn't blame them, either. Anyway, it was really great to watch!

My brother Nick came to visit before returning to the University of Portland. Here are the boys playing Wii Sports. All three seem to be pretty into it.

We went to the Pacific Science Center again, and Nick had a go on the high wire bicycle. He did very well and even went around twice!

Here is the Pacific Science Center with the Needle towering above.

We went on one of the Argosy harbor cruises. He we are getting ready to disembark.

Seattle Skyline

Ships on the dry docks. The one on the left is a Coast Guard ship. They are repainting it.

In this shed, they are building a new Washington Ferry.

Well, back to Provo. We're excited to see all our friends! I'll update again soon!

I will go to my happy place and wait for the cheese.

tháng 8 22, 2010 loaf your neighbor, tillamook, world's best cheese 2010 No comments

Ever since our first trip up the pacific coast in 1995, we have been a Tillamook-loving family. The headquarters and factory in Tillamook, OR, is always a required attraction if we are ever in Oregon. Sometimes, while staying in Arch Cape, OR, we will venture down the road to Tillamook two or three times during our two-week vacation. We just cannot get enough of their delicious cheese and ice cream.

So, when I found out that Tillamook was taking their love of cheese on the road, of course I got excited. I have been following the Loaf Love Tour for a few months, just waiting for it to be in the same city as me. On August 9th, it came to Redmond. And it just so happened to come to the grocery store right across the street from our apartment! We were very excited.

Setting up the Loaf Love

I am a fan of Tillamook on facebook, so I had been watching the Tour cross the Western United States, bringing tasty cheese to everyone. Fans have been posting pictures as they visit the mini Tillamook buses, and it has looked like a pretty popular event. I thought that we should probably get to the store early in case there was a line.

Well, there was no line. We were the only ones standing on the curb, waiting for the cute little Baby Loaf to drive up. We waved, and Kelly, one of the Loaf Love Ambassadors, greeted us happily. They were very excited to have such devoted fans welcome them to Redmond. We felt a little nerdy, but couldn't deny our excitement to get free cheese, buttons, coupons, and to take a close look at the little bus. Kelly loved Calvin's mini version he got at the factory a few weeks ago. She also loved his surprised face (as most everyone who has seen it does).

Kelly showing Calvin the inside of the bus

Calvin decided he wants to go on the tour, too.

Kelly showing Calvin the engine

So, we got lots of free cheese, tons of buttons, coupons, and lots of love. Man, I love Tillamook. The tour comes to Utah in September. Check the Loaf Love Tour website for details. We're fully planning on going to meet up with them again. Anyone wanna come along?