10-16-24

 

Forgot to take any photos during our Federal Way adventures, but got a shot on the soggy drive home.

11-15-24

 

Seattle Symphony tonight with the kids.  Enjoyed the relaxed untuxed shorter and less formal format.

11-14-24

 

Arrive sure has pretty boquets at the concierge desk.

11-13-24

 

Book club night.  Checking in with Grunkle and checking out mom's new car before we scatter.

11-12-24

Right before I snapped this photo the window was completely covered with fall leaves floating around.  Couldn't grab my phone fast enough.  Fun to be back home.

11-11-24

 

On the train platform starting the trek homeward bound.  Till next time, Chicago!

11-10-24

 "This is really cool, wish it wasn't in a trash zone" - Jacob, paraphrased

Mural walk!  Chicago streets are way less sketchy so it didn't feel scary to walk down this super sketchy art filled alleyway.

11-09-24

 

Some call it the Sears tower, some the Willis tower.  It's still the highest observation tower and third tallest building in the US (thanks to FAA regulations) at 110 stories high.  My main criteria today was indoor activities, brr it gets cold when the sun goes away!

11-08-24

 

So many great photos today around downtown Chicago.  I really enjoyed seeing the goth Target.  The architecture here is so cool.

11-07-24

Look who got her kids on mass transit!  when it is faster and way cheaper to take the train from the airport downtown, the only argument is the bumpy railway.  Hello Chicago!

11-05-24

Went to the movies solo tonight.  Our church group has been trying to attend a Ghibli movie together, and there is a Ghibli festival currently.  I will be in Chicago when they go, but I really wanted to go, so I saw The Secret World of Arrietty with subtitles.  Loved it!

11-03-24

 

Today we watched the Coco movie with the symphony playing the music.  Had not seen the movie, enjoyed very much.

11-02-24

 

I normally would not choose a campfire drink since I don't love smokey, but gave it a whirl and it was perfect.  Happy that Starbucks announced they would no longer upcharge for non-dairy milk, hope our other haunts consider following suit.

11-01-24

Hanging out in Xander's new apartment in Fremont.  FUn to all get back together after what has seemed like ages.