Ants!!

So.... this is how our weekend started Saturday morning.....

All of our lovely Pantry goods

The ants invaded our pantry and we had to take everything out to fumigate. Technically it's still out now (Monday evening), but I think they're gone - we will be cleaning and putting everything back tonight. No fun!!!!!

We went on a nice drive down to Portland to go shopping since Oregon does not have any sales tax. It's just under a 3 hour drive, pending no traffic. I know we were there on a Sunday, but I was not too impressed with Portland downtown. Several shops and restaurants, including a bagel shop, were closed right at lunchtime. The city did not seem as fortunate as Seattle has been with the tech boom bringing in money to the city. I did see a few architecturally cool buildings and we did happen across Portland's Chinatown!

Crossing the Columbia River

Emerald Downs

Friday night was a beautiful night to spend at the horse track! Gorgeous view of Mount Rainier! Brent won big when he picked his horse to place and it did! Good job "Click It In"!

Brent and his winning ticket

4th of July

Oscar, the Boxer... because just knowing that he's a boxer makes him less scary.... riiiight (long story)

Moss everywhere!

Since this year's 4th of July was going to be such a nice day in Seattle, we decided to go on a nice hike to Squak Mountain. It was gorgeous terrain with pretty wildflowers trying to grown at the sunnier spots and moss on everything due to the plentiful rain. We packed a nice lunch with sandwiches and strawberries and enjoyed the peacefulness of the forest (and the panting husky begging for some more cheese) while we ate.

Unfortunately Seattle-ites are crazy about their fireworks and started shooting them off at noon that day, so we didn't make it to the top because the husky was getting a little upset.  We will definitely be back so we can see the neighboring Poo Poo Point (another mountain, part of the Issaquah Alps). Hahahaha! Love the name!

Stopping for our picnic lunch!