The City Part 2 (The Vandervloeds)

This is the craziest, loudest, most amazing and by far my most favorite place to visit in all of Seattle. You guys have been putting up with me for over a decade and we've been through a lot. You're the greatest family I know and I respect all of you so much. Thanks for always being there. I will do the same for you in every way I know how.

 Art is everywhere, holding up stacks of eight tracks, parts of chicken coupes, bird houses, dog fences....

Don't count your chickens till you figure out which one came first.

As close to a row as my patience would allow

Hes gone a little van crazy. but I like it.

Watch for this art to be terrorizing an empty lot near you this summer. Guerrilla art shows and random neighborhood beautification are always possible around here.

The man his quiver.

antique paddle board slash back porch table seed starter.

Whiffle Ball!

Meech and her boys Forrest and Dashiel. Thanks for everything and please come down to visit soon.

The City

Auntie Becky and some sunshine and flowers

Robin and Becky flew up for the weekend we got to Seattle. Its been great getting to see you guys so often and we'll see you on Saturday for you birthdays party in Oakland.

Uncle Robin and Emily and some sunshine also.

 

We went to this art show at SAM the first day we arrived. I was out of my mind sleep deprived, which may be a good way to see a crazy show like this.  The artists name was Nick Cave and he made these costumes out of different materials that were meant to make different sounds when they moved. Completely hard to describe and make it sound cool and I don't feel like trying to, but it was...

Hello? is anybody there?

Our first bike ride, Emily loved it and was singing the whole time.

I put this picture in because were both looking at the camera, well.. at least one of my eyes is. but Emily makes up for me, probably in more ways than I'm willing to admit publicly.

See what I mean?

This is Auntie Katherine and Uncle Robin. Robin is saying the same thing to Emily that I do every evening. "Your too young for beer, silly!" She doesn't think so and I think I'm in trouble.

Bhan MI? Well Bhan you too!

When I'm in the city I buy Bhan Mi sandwiches from this family everyday for lunch. This is Jimmy and his lovely daughter Lola. He keeps trying to set me up with her and I keep telling him I'm married. You can just see the top of Jim Juniors head in this shot.

This is the rest of the family.They mostly hang out back and smoke cigarettes, but occasionally when its busy they'll help out making sandwiches.

Ummm, I never know quite what to make of Uncle Joe and Alvin. There always there but they never seem to be doing anything useful around the shop. I overheard Jimmy say that one day there good looks will be gone and they'll have to earn they're bread the same way as everyone else. Jimmy is a wise man and maker of excellent sandwiches.

Haven't tried the crispy baked cuttlefish yet, But I keep meaning to.

Nobody believes me when I tell them them the prices, so I've taken a picture of the menu.

Mouth watering deliciousness for two dollars and fifty cents including tax.

We usually buy a few extra for the road.

paint/skate

In her element.

In her crib.

In her rice cereal.

The beginning...

needs some black, i think.

so cuddly

Taja and baby Mira.

the ramp's a prime hang out spot i guess

"needs a bit more hair."...."So do I.".....

The Mad Bomber strikes again!

Miranda the Batapahant and Me.

She looks like shes a goofy foot right here, huh. check out the posture. Emily's got good style already.

Aaah..

 We should do more stuff like this.

Mr. Toe Cramp himself.

Its like some kind of crazy circus-scape.

That's so cute Uncle Robin, but look out, I hear they're contagious.

To of you who came over today and all of you who couldn't make it (you know who you are). Thank you so much. Everyone of you adds something special to our lives and we wouldn't be the same without you. Love, T,S and E