My trip to Seattle came at the perfect time. As amazing as August was to me I was struggling with some things emotionally. Growing up I didn’t have the “normal” childhood. My mom passed away when I was only 9 days old and I was raised by my dad and an amazing village of people who I don’t know where I would be at today without. This summer was full of amazing adventures and amazing memories but I found myself wondering about my family on my mom’s side. I had met them growing up and had made one trip seven years ago to Seattle but I wanted to know them. I wanted to find out more about my family and start filling in the hole I was feeling when it came to that piece of me.
I landed in Seattle Washington and instead of feeling nervous I was so excited to see my cousin Kirsi and get to spend time with her and the family. The next 5 days were going to be amazing and I truly looked forward to every moment. For me I didn’t want to do the normal tourist things I wanted to spend time with the family and get to know them. Of course there is certain tourist things you have to go and do in Seattle when you are there tho. Kirsi pulled up to the airport and we spent the evening just talking. She has the cutest wiener dog named Cooper that hung out with us during all our talks.
Her mom Christel picked me up the next morning and we enjoyed a beautiful walk by the bay in West Seattle. That is one thing I came to love in Seattle was our daily walks with the dogs. Christel and I got our walk in took the dogs home and then we went to Pikes Place and the wafer. We also enjoyed the Big Wheel that over looked the bay as well as the city. The sites were so pretty and it was a perfect sunny day in Seattle. Kirsi and I went to this Italian restaurant in West Seattle and enjoyed a great dinner with laughs.
The next four days brought a lot of firsts. After our walk on Saturday morning she mentioned that the Seattle Sounders soccer team was playing. I had never been to a professional soccer game so of course I was game for going. We ended up getting great seats. I learned that when you watch the game of soccer you might buy tickets for the seat but you only sit in them during the half. The game was so much fun and I can say I am definitely a fan of professional soccer and can’t wait to go with Kirsi to another game. That evening we went to her sisters home and spent time with Erika and her family. Her daughter is so much fun and one of the smartest kids I have been around.
Sunday brought farmers market with Kirsi and Erika’s family. The farmer market we attended made my local farmers market look like a farmers market that just started out. There was so many vendors and amazing produce. That evening Kirsi and I went to some of her friend’s home and did a seafood boil which was another first for me.
Monday was a down day. We got a workout in and then attended one of her coworkers 30th birthday party. It was so much fun to meet her coworkers and just spend time getting to know some new people. My trip to Seattle was definitely an amazing one and the time flew by. Packing my bags to leave was definitely hard. Christel dropped me off Tuesday morning and saying good-bye was definitely hard. But I can’t wait to go visit them in December.
So instead of flying home from Seattle the GWG crew flew me out to Kansas to drive some merchandise home for me. I picked up a Uhaul and my friend Barb and it was a 24.5 hr straight drive home. One thing about driving with Barb you can always guarantee it will be entertaining. We made it home in time for Callie to set up for the warehouse sale which is always fun but this year I ended up coming down with a cold so that didn’t make it to much fun. The evening after the sale Alicia and I went to the Thompson Square concert in town. It was a great show and I have found that there is something about an acoustic show.
The next couple of weeks brought more work and hunting season in California. I was able to spend some great quality time with some of my favorite humans. No bucks in month of September but many miles traveled, hiked and more memories were made and that is the important part.
The last week of September brought my sister Sarah and my sister Britt to town. It was so great to see them and the kids. My sister Sarah lives in Texas so we don’t get to see her very often. She came in for her high school reunion. Saturday the 29th was not only her reunion but also mine and a good friends wedding. My best friend Megan was in town so we crashed my sisters reunion and had a great time. I love when Megan is in town we also make the best of any situation.
On top of enjoying a night out with my sister my friend sent me photo and my new Boston Puppy was born. So this mom was excited and couldn’t wait to go visit him the next day. I went over the next morning and got to hold and love on him. Sounders is definitely loved already.
September was a month of filling in blank spaces and getting to know myself a little better. It was also a month of fun and love.
Sunday I made my way to get my trailer picked up from the yard in Nampa. I went back to Redmond to my friends where I dropped the trailer so I could go meet up with my sister Britt and her family for the evening. We went to the Les Schwab Amphitheater and watched the Pixies perform. It was a fun concert and definitely a good time. Spending time with my sister is always one of my favorite things to do.
Liz's Gypsy Journey 