Seattle

We finally got our internet hooked up, so we can spread the news: We made it to Seattle! After a very busy and extremely fun summer (more details later), we made the move to the big city. We got here about two weeks ago and we're loving it already.

Moving was, well, moving. Not fun. This move was complicated by all three of us being sick (Brad and Lainy had strep throat), and me being four-months pregnant. Without a lot of people helping us, I don't know what we would have done! (Thanks everybody!)

We love our apartment. It's about ten minutes from downtown Seattle, wedged between the University of Washington and a wealthy residential area. Brad just has about a five minute bike ride to the University Hospital where his classes will be held. We're so lucky we got this apartment!

Since getting here we've been busy unpacking and exploring some things the city has to offer. We've gone canoeing on Lake Washington and played in some pretty awesome parks. We also bought a pass that gets us into the zoo and a kids museum. Brad got us tickets to the Seattle Symphony, and to Wicked (both in October). We're pretty excited about doing some fun things that just aren't available in small towns.

Taking a break from packing in Moscow (Brad took his Nintendo 64 from his parents whenwe left)

Fresh flowers brought to me by a sweet husband who felt bad that I was sick :)

Rock-climbing wall found by Brad the morning after arriving in Seattle. He was pretty excited

Brad rowing our boat in Lake Washington
Lainy in the boat

Husky Stadium from the lake

Lainy and Brad with a drawbridge in the background

So there's our update! We'll post more about our summer and new home later.