First of all, we both wanted to see a movie. So many movies and a whole day to see them. But, since the snow was deep, the busses weren't reliable, we decided we would walk to the theatre. So, we started our trek to walk to the University District and see "Tale of Despereaux" since Karen really wanted to see it and I thought it would be cute. Here's Karen outside our condo building, all dressed up for the cold.
It was cold and lots of snow, but we were determined to get to the theatre. About a two-mile walk, we had 90 minutes to get there.
But, we also wanted to take pictures to send to Karen's parents and friends back home where it never snows. Too bad we weren't going downtown, or we could've caught that bus behind us!
A small hill covered in untouched snow, so I had to take advantage of it, making my own 'snow Chad.'
On the way, we found this snowman perched in front of a house so we stopped to say "Hello."
I really like this jacket. It keeps me warm and has great pockets. But it sticks out and makes me look fat!!
We've walked about 6 blocks so far and it's taken 20 minutes. We found someone had made a snowman right in the middle of a normally busy intersection in front of a Starbucks!
Well, 45 minutes into our walk, Karen was getting very cold and tired. So we stopped at a different Starbucks which was right across the street from the Guild 45th theatre. I really wanted to see "Doubt" and so did Karen, but she was worried that it wouldn't really put her in the Christmas spirit, like "Despereaux" would have. But, really, a movie about nuns, religion, faith, trust and a scene discussing "Frosty the Snowman"--what's more Christmas than that?
We got our coffee and steamed apple cider and saw "Doubt" which ended up being one of the best movies of 2008. Excellent movie and I hope everyone gets a chance to see it. The Guild 45th theatre is one of Seattle's oldest movie theatres and has the absolute best popcorn of ANY movie theatre. The theatre itself is old and in need of remodeling--hey, Mark Cuban, spend some money and fix it up! I've got lots of memories of this theatre...when we first moved to Seattle in 1981, this theatre played movies such as "Ghandi", "Chariots of Fire" and "Amadeus" and would have lines around the block for the many months that each movie played here. A second auditorium opened up a few years later, a little smaller and more intimate and as unique as the original auditorium. While I wouldn't want to see "Star Wars" at these theatres, movies like "Doubt" are perfect for it.
On the way back home, we stopped at QFC(always known as Food Giant to me!) to pick up dinner for Christmas Eve for the two of us. Salmon and steak, two of my favorite foods as well as quick and easy to prepare since we were both a bit tired and just wanted to have a good dinner before opening presents. There weren't too many presents, though, since many that Karen had purchased hadn't been delivered yet due to the weather. I had done more store-shopping, so most of the gifts under the tree were for her. You can see how happy Karen is in cold weather!
On the way back home, we stopped at my "snow Chad" so Karen could make her own "snow Karen" next to it. We had a great Christmas Eve and loved being together for our first Christmas as husband and wife.
