Seattle and the Sounders game

We went to Seattle to go do a bit of sightseeing and to go to the Sounders game. They were playing FC Barcelona on Aug. 5.

We stayed in a small Scandinavian style hotel - Ace Hotel on 1st Ave. It was actually really good for the location and price. We went to the Space Needle, the business centre, Pike Place market...and we stopped by the hotel where the Barcelona players stayed, so Klaus could see them, before we headed to Quest field for the game.

Seattle seen from the Space Needle

Space Needle

Pike Place

Pike Place

A full stadium!

Enjoying a great game - even though Sounders lost. We kinda expected the outcome :-D

Klaus and I in front of "State of football"- all the high school team helmets in Washington State

Mt. Rainier

Klaus and I decided to go see Mt. Rainier - I have never been there, even though I have visited the state 4 times now. We picked a perfect day to go - the weather was gorgeous and clear. We had borrowed Cambron's car so we were able to go on a small road trip.
The drive down there was beautiful - we made a few stops to enjoy the views. Near the mountain we met a nature photographer who was nice to take a few pictures of us and the mountain.
On our way back to Ellensburg we stopped in Yakima, looked at some shops and had dinner at Taco Bell..... (we really like the Mexican fast food, maybe we should open a Taco Bell in DK????)

This barn is on the way to Wenatchee - just thought I wanted to post this pic as well... very American!

Nicole and Brandon's Wedding Day

Aug. 1st was Nicole and Brandon's wedding. They got married at Ritter Farms in Cle Elum.

The weather was beautiful, and the scenery was idyllic. The day was very romantic and fun. A lot of guests attended, there was great food, great speeches and great music and dancing (the wedding party performed a fun dance! - look it up at youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTgT_l2Lpjw )

Brandon and Nicole left for their honeymoon in Mexico.

The idyllic Ritter Farms

Sydnee, Parker and Klaus

The wedding party

Klaus and I

The party barn


Mr and Mrs Robertson - The wedding dance

Brandon, Zora, Danae and I


Klaus and I with the bride and groom

Visiting friends

We went to see Alan (father from my second hostfamily) who lives in Wenatchee. He had moved into a new house and we enjoyed a great lunch with daughter Cambron and his wife Kelly. We went to Ohlme gardens and stopped in Leavenworth on our way back.

We also went to visit my great friend from high school Jessica, her husband Ryan and their sweet daughter. It was great seeing them, catching up and meeting Kylie. She really is adorable - and a happy girl. The boys - Klaus and Ryan went fishing, unfortunately they didn't catch any fish - they are planning on a making a longer fishing trip next time we're around!

Jessica with Kylie Rose

Ryan and Klaus went fishing

I think they had fun...

The girls: Danae, me, Jessica and Kylie

Jessica and Ryan live in a beautiful place

Ryan with Kylie, Jess, Klaus and I

Klaus and I visiting Alan in Wenatchee

Leavenworth

Boating on the Columbia River

On the 29th of July Klaus and I celebrated our 3rd year of dating with breakfast at the Palace - we loved it and what a great way to start the day. Later that morning Danae took us boating with some of her friends. We had a wonderful day on the river. We enjoyed the sun and fresh air, the beautiful surroundings, the company and the wakeboarding.

Breakfast at the palace

Danae and I at Vantage

Danae and Klaus

Stop at a small beach...

The beautiful river

What a fun day it was

Klaus wakeboarding - he looks pro :-D

Summer trip to the US

We got an invitation from Brandon and Nicole - they were getting married Aug. 1! Klaus and I decided to go - just a few weeks before the wedding: We were lucky to get tickets.

We left July 27th and after a long day of traveling we arrived in Ellensburg - about 30 hrs after we left our home in Vejle. We had a pretty long layover on Iceland though - next time we plan on flying directly from Copenhagen to Seattle :-D
We were so happy to be in Ellensburg and with the Petersons - as always I felt at home the minute I walked in the door, and Klaus felt the same way too. Ken, Zora, Danae and Brandon are family to me and they are very special to me. I was so happy that we could stay with them during our visit.

The first day we spent in Ellensburg - walking around down-town and meeting up with Teri, Cambron and Brily (the second host family).

Me and the Ellensburg Bull

Klaus and I with Cambron and Brily

Downtown Ellensburg

Staying with the Petersons

I will post some more pics from our wonderful trip. We met so many people and experienced so many wonderful things!