Weekend with the Deurs

This past weekend summer finally came to Seattle...currently it has gone on vacation but this weekend it was here! The weekend also brought visitors! Garth and Mary came out for a weekend of adventure, fun, food, wine, and sun (surprisingly we were able to provide all!) On Friday, we hiked Mt. Si. According to Brandon, it was a moderate hike. Little did we know that this 8 mile round trip hike would go up about 3000 feet in elevation! We were all tired yet very proud when we reached the top! Little did we realize the pain of going back down! It was a beautiful hike! Brandon and I can't wait to hike it again on a clear day :) Of course, we still need a few weeks to recover! Friday night, Brandon blessed us with a wonderful dinner of Copper River salmon, a potato risotto, and zucchini. The main course was terrific but seeing his parents try the bone marrow appetizer was even more exciting! I think we may have a few more bone marrow fans. I captured their firsts bites so they can remember it forever! :) Saturday morning was spent slowly moving around Lake Union admiring huge boats followed by a lovely drive through Discovery Park. We were all a bit sore from the hike so a lot of walking was not appealing at all. The afternoon was spent wine tasting with the Kosters. The Michigan family finally got to meet the Washington family! It was nice for everyone to meet and share wonderful glasses of wine :) Sunday morning was spent at church with a quick lunch and then it was off to the airport. It was a great weekend! We were so glad to spend time with Garth and Mary while enjoying beautiful weather! :)