Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Seattle, city of my birth

Funny how the mention of something can bring such a mix of feelings. Seattle has always been a mix for me. Until now. I'm adopted. Most of you know this. Did you know I was born in Seattle? Yep, that right. New Sweeden Hospital. Seattle, Wa. It is a wonderful thing for me. Being adopted that is. I feel quite fortunate to have a wonderful family and a great set of parents not to mention how greatful I am for the way I have been raised with the knowledge of the gospel in my life and a strong testimony of who I am, why I'm here and what happens to me when I depart this fine existance. I have wondered a time or two of the different world I may have wandered if I had indeed been kept and raised in this city. Never having visited only gives to the imagination. I only tell you this because as odd as it may be, going to Seattle was in a sense like home for me.

The entire reason for going on this trip so soon after returning from the last is simply..I love my niece Shalisa. She graduated with honors from Spanaway Lakes high school. I was fortunate enough to be there. Although they live in the burbs we spent a bit of time seeing the fabulous city of Seattle. Here are a few pics from the trip.

































And the reason for going.. This is my brothers family, Love you guys! Thanks for a great time! Seattle really is a beautiful city! Congratulations Shalisa. I'm looking forward to you being closer to me this fall.

4 comments:

CARRIE "THE FABULOUS" said...

Nan- I dare you to sit and rest for like 2 hrs......I had to tell yep I am so grateful to your family too, and the fact you came here,otherwise I would not have my nu-nuh!!! xoxo Seattle does have some absolutley gorgeous scenery, and lots to do, I love the pier they are on. Isn't that Nathan? The girls are so big now, that is crazy, I say we stop aging right now!!!I am protesting,,,at least we still look good..eh.

nan said...

That is Nathan. Shilisa is their oldest and will be at BYU-Idaho this fall. The twins are 14. They were born the week I entered the MTC for my mission. I'm suddenly feeling old...

Sherri said...

Speak for yourself, I'm not old! I feel perfectly young indeed. No talking about feeling old! Stop it now!

Sherri said...

Nathan was such a cool guy when we were growing up. I can't believe he has a kid going to college!