seattle

Last month Danny's soccer team, Kodiak FC, played in a tournament in Seattle. We drove up to watch them play! I didn't get any pictures from Friday night's game, but here are some photos from Saturday's morning game ...

Hannah came with me!

Warming up ... 

Between games on Saturday, we went into the city! Everyone told us we had to come to Pike's Place Market, so that was our first stop! And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! 

Clam Chowder & Fish n' Chips!

Peach champagne sorbet ... I died and went to Heaven.

Space Needle!

I have a few friends from work (Seattle locals) that recommended we go to Gas Works Park for cool views of the city. Once you get to the park, you climb up a little hill and here's the view. Quite spectacular. 

The park is located at the site of an old gas plant. (Hence, "Gas Works.") Pretty neat structure.

Here are a few photos from the Saturday evening game ... 

My cousin, Steve, the man, the legend.

My cousin, Andy, just before he scored a goal!

And finally, a cool shot I took just before they played their final match on Sunday morning ...

They fought hard!

Kodiak FC

It was such a fun trip and I loved Seattle in all it's green glory. I hope we can spend some more time there soon! For any interested in more soccer photos (and video clips!), I put this video together: 

tyler & ashley

Back in May, we flew out to San Diego to attend the wedding of Tyler and Ashley! I absolutely love these two. It was such a fun weekend! Here are a few photos from the trip ...

Here they come!

They are the cutest. 

I loved all the pretty flowers and cafe lights. 

Fancy tacos! The food was SO good.

Four different flavors of cake bites. Instead of huge slices of cake. Brilliant.

Gelato ... served by a native Italian gelato shop owner. :)

Gorgeous view.

Thanks for letting us come and celebrate, Tyler and Ashley! I'm so happy for you two!

atlanta: coca-cola factory and downtown

On my second to last day in Atlanta we went to the Coca-Cola Factory! The tour starts out in a room filled with old-school Coca-Cola memorabilia. 

After watching a movie, you get to wander through different rooms that show you how Coca-cola came to be. It's very hands on and super fun for kids!

Here, you could turn the different handles to try and recreate the recipe for Coke. 

This is the vault where they (supposedly) keep the original recipe for Coke. 

At the end of the tour, you get to taste different Coca-Cola products from all around the world. 

Mark was loving it. :)

Before you leave the factory, you get to pick up a Coke in a classic glass bottle. :)

On my last day in Atlanta, Allie, Danny, and Mark took me into Downtown Atlanta. We strolled through the historic Underground, a shopping and entertainment district that dates from the post civil war era! Be still, my American history-loving heart. 

Cooling off fries at Johnny Rockets. :)

That concludes my "Adventures in Georgia" series! Thank you, Allie, for being a wonderful host and tour guide! I can't wait to come back and see you all!

Other posts from my trip to Georgia:

Atlanta: A Day at the Park

Atlanta: Bubbles, Paint, and an Elephant Ride

Atlanta: A Tent, Lake Lanier, and Giorgios

Atlanta: Soaking Up the Sun