spring in seattle

This last weekend is what keeps people living in Seattle. There is, in my humble opinon, no better place to live than in Seattle when it's sunny. If you haven't been here on a sunny day - you'll have to trust me on this one - and come visit sometime soon :) You can see the mountains, hear the water, and smell every single flowering plant. I love it.

I think spent ~80% of my waking hours this weekend outside. Yesterday, I spent all morning outside at the Tulip Festival and then came home and took a nap in the park by my home. Don't worry, I'm liberally applying sunscreen. Not that I'll ever get rid of my bike shorts line from last summer, but hopefully my ears stay a normal color! Today, I biked 13 miles around Mercer Island (though we didn't stop, so no pictures to share), played a game of Ultimate - where we pulled out a win after being down 7-2 at halftime - and went to church in a very sun-filled building.

I love the sun. It's a good thing I want a career in solar energy :)

apparently, I've been to Tulip Town before - when I was maybe 6? You can't tell, but that is a Minnie Mouse sweater underneath that awesome hot pink jacket. and don't forget the floral blue and pink pants with matching bow! Pretty sure my mom made those for me :)

Clearly, I am now significantly taller than the tulips. And it is awkward to try to stand amongst the tulips. (photo credit: Stephanie Rubesh)

Yep. Definitely the same Tulip Town. I have a pic somewhere of my parents and me with this same sign.