Around Seattle in 7 days with the Kimbles!

To get a better idea of what a fun visit to Seattle might look like in your near future...read on.

We had the pleasure to show Andrea's parents around the Seattle area. It was so much fun running around to be sure they got in the full experience!

We started with a grand tour around Mt. Rainier National Park on Sunday.
Here we are at the base of a roadside waterfall...just one of many.


Dad and Andrea, checking out the Longmire Historic Visitor Center.


A mountain range in the distance.


A beautiful waterfall falling down into a pool of fresh, glacial water.


Paradise Inn just re-opened after 3 years of being closed for renovations. This was our first time in this beautiful old Inn.
Dad was taking a rest on the lower level.


Mom and Dad Kimble. Notice all the snow that was still there!!


On our drive around the mountain, the clouds finally parted and we got a peek of the mountain in all it's glory. Breathtaking...


And of course, what's a visit to Seattle without a (long) stop at Pike Place Market!? Mom, Dad and Andrea spent quite a while at the market, shopping, looking out along the Sound, and watching the Pike Place Fish Market throw fish around!


My Mom had not been to Seattle since the 1962 World's Fair, but she could remember parts of Seattle Center, including the Monorail and the Space Needle.


Brooke and Dad on the Monorail.


Mom and Andrea enjoying the ride, too!


We had to make a point of 'Ride the Ducks' tour while they were here!
Here's Andrea looking like a duck.


Mom and Andrea on the duck boat.
The tour consisited of 60 minutes on land tour...


...and 30 minutes in Lake Union! Yes!...this vehicle floats!


You may recognize this floating home from 'Sleepless in Seattle.' This little home on Lake Union was recently up for sale for $2.5 million!


We spent our last full day walking around Old Pioneer Square before we went to see the Mariners take on the Nationals.


It was so fun having my parents out for a visit! They were such troopers putting up with the cold weather we were having that week...we hit record lows...it was terrible. But they kept smiling and moving from one thing to the next!


Can you believe it! The silver structure behind gasping Brooke is a public restroom! This thing features an automatic door and talking voices. Let's hope the door doesn't open while you're...you know....


Brooke did a great job balancing a full week of work and running around with the in-laws.


My mom, the fire fighter! (now you know where I get my weirdness from)


On the flight home from Seattle back to Ohio, my mom grabbed this great shot above Mt. Rainier. This is one of the greatest shots of the mountain anyone could ask for.

Mom and Dad:
Thanks for taking the time to come out to Seattle to visit us! We truly had a great time seeing you, catching up, and taking you around to all our favorite sights. We look forward to more visits in the future....believe us, there is so much more left to see of this part of the country, you won't be bored. Although you may want to consider coming in August or September when it's sunny and a warm 75 degrees everyday!
Love you both!