TOP O' THE MORNING: Always an early riser, CJ was even more amped than usual this a.m., knowing it was his 8th birthday.He started his day by opening a package from Grandma and Grandpa. Inside was a beautiful microscope and more - cool!
In what has become a CJ birthday tradition, we started our day by heading to Top Pot Donuts. We were there by about 7:30.
CJ ordered a chocolate bar, and Annabelle had an apple fritter that was about the size of her head.
Fittingly, she read a book about donuts ("Arnie the Donut") while enjoying breakfast.
Afterward, since we were so close, we popped over to Kerry Park. We did the obligatory pose-with-the-needle shot. A couple of satellite trucks were raising their dishes - there's always some 'live from Seattle' crew up at that park.
The kids also played at the playground for a few minutes, but it was so frigid, we cut it short.OUT TO THE BALL GAME: Just before noon we headed for Safeco Field to watch the Mariners loser, er, play.
Approaching the stadium, we got a good look at the new signs along First Avenue South.
Because the crowd was so light, I took the kids to the area behind home plate were the Mariners Hall of Fame is. There, they got to see the innards of a baseball up close.
The also checked out the size and weight of bats that Mariners' greats like Griffey and Edgar used. And they had fun posing on the outfield wall mock up.
Eventually, we found our way to our seats, up on the 300 level along the first base line.
A nice view, unless you're frickin' freezin' ;) (have I mentioned it was in the 40s F today?) . In the fifth inning, we headed down to "The 'Pen" to get warm in the living room, complete with couches and a fireplace.
In the sixth inning we headed to the Moose Den to meet the man, er, Moose, himself. We were the first and only ones in line, which is sad.
After the game, we headed for the waterfront. We hit the Seattle Waterfront Arcade at Pier 57. The kids started off by riding the merry-go-round there.
They played a dozen plus games, too, including a cool underwater adventure.
From there it was to Pier 55 and Red Robin for an early dinner. We had a great window seat - we could practically reach out and touch the ship docked nearby!
The kids were most pleased with the fabulous prizes they earned at the arcade. They played with them all the way up until bedtime. ...
They played a dozen plus games, too, including a cool underwater adventure.
From there it was to Pier 55 and Red Robin for an early dinner. We had a great window seat - we could practically reach out and touch the ship docked nearby!
The kids were most pleased with the fabulous prizes they earned at the arcade. They played with them all the way up until bedtime. ...
Speaking of bedtime, I've got to hit it, too. Apparently I'm coming down with a cold. :(
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