September 21, 2011

This guy was pretty brave.  The speed limit on this flat stretch is 30mph and we were traveling at about 35mph.  Hey... I was just going with the flow of traffic!  Anyway, Brave Biker Guy drafted about 4 feet off the Suburban bumper for over 5 miles until the driver got fed up with him and did a sudden turn off the main road.   Oh well.... at least he got into downtown in under 12 minutes!
Kailua, Hawaii

September 20, 2011

I'm back in town just one day and I need to pull things together for a Birthday celebration.  That's right.... Sam turns 9 years old today!   Pancakes for breakfast, bagel pizzas for lunch, sailing practice in Kaneohe Bay, a dip in the Pacific Ocean, dinner at California Pizza Kitchen and a Cold Stone ice cream cake with present opening.  Can't beat a day like today! Bon Anniversaire mon petit garçon Samuel!
Kailua, Hawaii

September 19, 2011

My last day in Washington State.  After saying good-bye to Jordan I drove back up to Anacortes to put the car back in storage and catch a ride back to the airport. Thanks again Kelly!  I took a moment to get a shot of one of my favorite sites.... the ferry out to the San Juan Islands.  Amazing view, gorgeous day, wonderful (productive!) weekend.  Traveled all day.  It's good to be home in Hawaii, but I miss my girl.
Anacortes, Washington

September 18, 2011

This morning Jordan and I had a quick breakfast at Starbucks.... my 1st (and probably only) pumpkin spiced latte for the season! After that we cruised over to one of the campus dorm buildings to welcome our friend Matt Payne to UW.  Since it was turning out to be a beautiful Fall day in Seattle, we strolled the campus for scenic snapshots.  This is the quad which runs through the center of the University of Washington campus.
Seattle, Washington

September 17, 2011

Driving through the farmlands from Anacortes down to Seattle to set up the new UW residence.  Jordan did a total Mom move of, "Stop the car!  I need to get a picture of this!"  So, I decided to take a few shots while we were pulled off at the side of the road.  This is probably my most favorite time of the year, when the fields are being plowed and put to bed for the winter.  The sun was shining, the air was cool and crisp and the tall, dry grass was just waiting to be mowed.  Smells like Fall.
La Connor, Washington

September 16, 2011

For me, even though the view was spectacular, this morning was a bit chilly. By 9 o'clock the sun was shining, the temperature had risen a little and it was just perfect for a trail run around Cranberry Lake with Diana and Kelly.  A Fresh Mozza Sandwich from Gere-A-Deli for lunch with the girls.... then a little bit of shopping for Jordan's new house.  Topping of the day with Mexican dinner at Casa Bartlett.  AWESOME day in the North West!  Thank you!
Anacortes, Washington

September 15, 2011

Jordan and I are on the road today.  Here's a shot of our lunch in the San Francisco airport.  Split pea soup, tomato bisque and sourdough rolls.  Yum!
San Francisco, California