Trip to Renton, Washington

On May first Rachel and I drove with my parents to Renton, Washington to visit my youngest sister Kathi, brother-in-law, Brian and their family. We went there for the blessing of their newest baby, Sawyer Brett. Friday they took us sight seeing in Seattle. On our last visit we toured the Space Needle, the Seattle Aquarium and took a boat tour of the harbor. This time we spent the day touring the Pike Street Market. The Market is built on the edge of a steep hill. It has several lower levels below the main level, featuring a variety of unique shops, such as antique dealers, comic book sellers, and small family-owned restaurants. The upper street level features fishmongers, fresh produce stands, and craft stalls operating in the covered arcades. It was fun to see. I think my favorite stands were the flower booths with tons of beautiful flowers for not very much money. The tulips were especially beautiful. I told Kathi if I were her I would go down there once a week to buy seafood and flowers. The oysters and asparagus looked especially tempting.

Brian, Kathi, Baby Sawyer, Steven & Rachel
Steven & Rachel

On Saturday we went and watched Samantha play soccer and Sean play baseball. Sam was a pink & red butterfly all over the field right behind the ball. She scored several times. Sean took his game very serious and made some good hits and runs. It was hard to believe his team was made up of only 9 and 10 year-olds. I even got to use my umbrella that has been in my trunk for two years. First time it's gotten wet.

Samantha
Sean

Sunday we attended their church. I love attending other wards on fast and testimony day. It gives an insight to the personality of that ward. Brian gave baby Sawyer a wonderful blessing. Dad, my brother Brandon and some of Brian and Kathi's dear friends stood in the circle. Brian and Kathi also took us to this fancy restaurant called Salty's on Alki Beach with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Seattle city skyline. Wouldn't you know I left my camera at the house, but wow, what a view. The food was really good too. Monday, May 5th, we headed home. We drove it all in one day. The Perry's deserve a medal for driving that trip as much as they do. All in all it was a really great trip with lots of wonderful memories made. Kathi and Brian are fantastic hosts.

Cute but not so happy Sawyer
Brian, Kathi & Sawyer