You Can’t Eat Mount Rainier

During every one of our trips, I become obsessed with something that I need to incessantly photograph.  On last month’s trip to Seattle, that something was Mount Rainier.  I had visions of us heading to the Queen Anne Hill lookout each day and happily snapping away at the skyline/mountain combo.  But alas, that was not the case.  You see, I didn't realize that the mountain wasn't visible every day.  Even though it is so massive, the clouds/haze/pollution often render it impossible to see.

We arrived to Seattle on a rainy Monday morning, so we knew we wouldn't be able to see much through the clouds.  Tuesday was a little overcast, so no mountain. No mountain again on Wednesday.  We drove down to Portland on Thursday and didn't see Rainier, Mount St. Helen’s OR Mount Hood.  Friday was our last chance.  We headed into the city to visit the Space Needle and I was pretty pissed because the mountain was still hiding.  I panicked that our cross country trip would result in us never seeing the majestic Rainier.  Downtrodden, we took in as much as we could that last day.  After a fabulous dinner at Cutter’s Crabhouse we started to head back to the car when I saw something.  Something that I knew wasn't there before.  THE MOUNTAIN CAME OUT!  All plans for the night were put on hold so we could race up to the Queen Anne Hill lookout to capture the photos that I had not-so-patiently waited for all week.  And it sure was worth the wait!  She was beautiful!

Want to enjoy the view from your own home?  There is a webcam set up at the lookout!

I'm Listening

We're back from Seattle and I wanted to give a quick recap of our trip.  (Full stories and pictures to come!)

• Seattle is one of the most beautiful cities!  The mountains, the lush greenery and the fresh air made me never want to leave.  This girl can handle a little rain!
• Kurt Cobain's house was even more picturesque than I could ever have imagined.  Being a huge Nirvana fan, this was a must see for me.
• Dan and I both have a weird obsession with true crime and serial killers, so taking a tour that stopped at some of Seattle's more infamous locations was a really interesting way to get acquainted with the city. 
• Another city, another baseball field.  Two words, garlic fries.
• A quick drive over to Tacoma to visit some of the locations that one of my favorite guilty pleasure movies was filmed at.  Hint: Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.
• A longer drive down to Portland, OR for Voodoo Donuts.  This was an absolute must on my bucket list of life.
• Two cute, hidden speakeasies.
• Millions of peaches, peaches for me.  Millions of peaches, peaches for free.
• MOUNT RAINIER.  No words.  She finally came out on the last day we were there and the view was worth the wait.
• Getting sick atop the Space Needle.  Great view but holy vertigo.
• Lots and lots of Macklemore.  And Starbucks.
• And the best burritos I have ever tasted in my life.

Butter Burgers!

Before seeing a Food Network show that featured butter burgers, I had no idea that such a thing existed.  The thought of a slab of butter melting over a hot burger made my mouth water so much that I vowed as soon as I found myself in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I would sample this deliciousness. 

And sample them I did. After doing a fair amount of research on where to find the best butter burger, we decided to give Solly’s Grille in Milwaukee a shot.  The restaurant itself was absolutely adorable and felt like you were walking into someone’s kitchen. Once we stepped through the doors, it was almost like we were transported back in time.

The butter burger itself was nothing short of delicious, perhaps one of the best burgers I have ever eaten.  For all the years of buildup that this burger created in my mind, I certainly was not disappointed.

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If you find yourself in Milwaukee and get a craving for a butter burger, make Solly’s your first stop!   Solly’s is located at 4629 N Port Washington Road in Milwaukee, WI.

And We're Back!

Just like I promised, I AM BACK! The past few months have been quite busy and updating the blog properly was not something I could give my full attention. And rather than give it a half-assed go, taking a hiatus was the best route.  But fear not, while the blogging was on hold, the adventures were not!

Since my last post, we have visited a few new cities, and have planned some future trips to places we have been dying to visit.  In the next few weeks/months, I'll be chronicling our journeys to Milwaukee, Dover, Austin and San Antonio.  I'll also share some ideas/itineraries for these mysterious 'future trips' I have mentioned.  I am really excited about both of them and cannot wait to share more.  Stay tuned...

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?

Hi all! I know, I know.  It's been a long time since I have posted on my little blog.  But the past few weeks have been a bit insane, to say the least.  My husband and I recently moved into a new apartment and between weddings, birthdays, furniture shopping and football season, we haven't had much time to ourselves!  To put things into perspective - we traveled to Milwaukee at the end of August and I have yet to upload my photos.  Lazy blogger.

I hope to come back soon with fresh, new content (recaps from our last trip!) and fun ideas for upcoming vacations.  So please, keep me bookmarked because I will be back! I promise!

Never Forget

Taken at the 9/11 Memorial

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