Pike Place Market

Every once in a while, David and I

try to get away for the day just to spend time together.

Now that the big kids are older and can take care of themselves

and Brendell, we are able to do this way more often

than in the past.

A few weeks ago, we decided to go to Pike Place Market

in downtown Seattle.

We had no plan, we just went to see what we could see.

The first shop that lured us past it's threshold

was Beechers.

Oh my goodness! I am not a cheese girl,

but after tasting Beechers fresh curds,

I just might become one!

We also sampled "The World's Best Mac-n-Cheese".

One word....

Yum!

Pike Place market is busseling with people

and filled with unique little shops and eateries.

It's just the kind of place I like to be on a sunny afternoon.

I was drawn to all of the street musicians on the day we went.
Some of them were quite good.

Their music added to the festive feel of the day.

Everyone seemed to enjoy it

and the crooners were rewarded handsomely

with over-flowing dollar jars.

A gift for a gift.

This group played outside of the first Starbucks.

Prime realestate for street performers

as that Starbucks is continually packed with tourists.

I wanted to buy their CD to use as party music

for our next BBQ.

It was so fun and bouncy.

Perfect for background music while entertaining a

bunch of friends.

Everytime we go to Pike Place,

we stop by this little shop.

The way they have their artisan oils displayed

is just so pretty and organic.

The produce at the market is always amazing

and you can find everything you need.

One day we plan to come down here and

search out ingredients for a creative dinner

and bring them home to cook.

The Confectional was calling our name

just as we were ready to leave.

We just couldn't resist sampling

these little cheesecakes.

They were divine!

After we shared the cheesecakes,

we took a walk through some downtown streets

and ended up at Pacific Place.

Loaded with shops and restaurants,

this mall was more than we were willing to take on

that day, so we walked back down the hill

toward the market.

I can't ever go to the market without

bringing home a big bouquet

of local flowers.

Aren't they gorgeous?

I love having fresh flowers in the house and

it's hard to beat the prices or freshness of these

market flower bouquets.

So, it seems Seattle is more than just grey skies, rain and McDreamy!

Who knew?