Our Seattle Adventure

June 26, 2009-I was invited by a friend to go to Seattle with her family. They were riding the Sounder in to Seattle, take the buses around Seattle, and go to the Grossology at the Science Center. I was unsure if I wanted to tackle 3 kids all day by myself.





I decided, what the heck. We might have some meltdowns, but I would attempt it. This would probably be the most help I'd ever get experiencing public transportation and a complete day away from our comfortable house.






I didn't tell the kids what our "adventure" was, but they were very excited for the unknown. We drove to the train station and got the tickets and they were pretty excited.





At first they were unsure, but after the second stop, they quite enjoyed not having to be in a car seat to go somewhere.

Us entering downtown.

Sue and Travis figuring out bus route we should take.

I LOVE this chick. Tami is one amazing women. She is my friend who invited me to go on this adventure in the first place.

This was our first attempt to get onto the bus. It was kind of a joke, but we made it. I'm sure the bus driver looked at our group-which consisted of 6 adults, 2 teenagers, 9 kids, and 4 babies (2 and younger). It doesn't sound that huge, but when you add 3 strollers, and 4 diaper bags, etc....it is starting to get tricky. Not to mention that the bus was completely packed full with people.

The best doughnut shop at Pike's Place that we stopped at before heading to the Science Center.

Everyone playing around with lifting a 500 pound block.

Travis riding on a bike in a small track.

Megan did it, but almost got caught. I guess once you start, you cannot stop or else you will fall off.

Brynn and Chloe. Chloe calls Brynn her cousin. It is pretty adorable.

Megan helped me with my kids. Brev especially LOVED her.

A butterfly landed on Megan's hand when we were in the butterfly emporium.

The kids petting a hissing cockroach...just for you dad!

Chloe, Brooks, and Brynn. We waited for a butterfly to land on Brynn's shoulder for the longest time. Finally I said it was time to go and just as she moved a butterfly flew off her shirt. She barely saw it fly away. Thank you butterfly!

After the Science Center, we got Subway and went to the fountain. It was the day after Michael Jackson died, so they blasted his music. It was so much fun listening to the good ol' Thriller, Billy Jean, etc.

Travis with a few of the kids.

Brev and Brooks playing in the water.

Brooks and Megan snuggling at the fountain.

Brynn, Megan, and Brev.

The craziest time getting on the bus. The next bus was not supposed to come for 25 minutes, so we were relaxing and guess what...the bus we need pulls up. We had cups and kids EVERYWHERE. That bus lady was not very nice and especially more ticked once our whole brigade joined them. Let's just say we laughed a lot on this bus-not to mention, we missed our stop to get to the train...oops.

Brooks on the train ride home. It was a long day and we had NO, and I mean NO fits or complaints.

Thanks Tam for thinking of us and inviting us along.