The photos above show some of the highlights from our trip: a short hike at Deception Pass, the beautiful array of flowers and produce at Pike Place Market, a fun ride on the ultra-cool escalator in the Seattle Public Library (I've never seen a library like this!), artsy views at the Olympic Sculpture Garden, and the most beautiful sunset on Puget Sound.
Of course, I had to throw in one extra photo taken at Trophy Cupcakes. By chance, I had stumbled onto a slideshow of favorite cupcakes on the Martha Stewart web site and made a mental note to pop in if we happened to be in the area during our vacation. (Ok, maybe it was a bit more than a "mental note" since I immediately mapped out the location on Google maps and memorized the most direct route to the shop from our hotel.) There were lots of cupcakes to choose from, but I had to go with the one that was featured on the Martha Stewart show, right? I ordered up one Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a bittersweet chocolate/graham cracker crust and topped with toasted marshmallow...after one bite, I was smitten.
There's definitely a lot to love about Seattle, and we can't wait for a return visit.