the norwegians were here

fourth and final installment: weekend two
north bend, twin peaks, family time

sunday was as bright and sunshiny as saturday, thank goodness. breakfast was at noah's bagels which is quickly becoming a tradition in our family. seems that mom and dad (or katie for that matter) can't come to visit without going at least once. it's that good. thankfully, the norwegians were equally impressed. I'm not sure what we would have done had they dissed noah.

it was just the fuel we needed to start our journey. we were headed for downtown north bend, home of twin peaks the television show. it was very popular in norway and the last time kristin and rune were here visiting in 1991, they double exposed all their photos of the twin peaks landmarks. thank goodness for digital this time around!

we also took in the grandeur of snoqualmie falls which is really beautiful. it is located very near the salish lodge which is where we did lisa's birthday brunch last year. there is a nice park with paths and hiking trails along the lookout point. great place to visit if you are ever in the area.

upon our return to seattle, we did a little shopping and headed back to my apartment. I took johanne and sofie to get their first pedicures which, of course, they loved! then it was just hanging out, organizing pictures and spending time together.

I said most of my goodbyes sunday night because I had to go to work and they flew out monday afternoon. dad was nice enough to drive them down by my office so they could stop on the way to the airport so I could kiss on everyone and tell them a proper, rushed, goodbye. at least doing it on the street made it easier not to cry. ugh. goodbyes are sad.

the saving grace was my promise to kristin to somehow figure out a way to meet them in paris sometime next summer. her dad has an apartment there and they want to meet me there for vacation. doesn't that sound divine? oui!

the breakfast of champions.

the falls.

twede's cafe, home of the famous twin peaks cherry pie.

goofing around with einar.

the massage chairs were a hit. as was the pink nail polish.

just hanging out.

goodbye my dear family. I relinquish you back to your country as long as you promise, promise, promise we don't go another nine years between visits.

love you.