Memorial Day Weekend!

Mike loves to surprise me and book a hotel in random places so he booked a hotel Memorial day weekend in Burlington, WA.
At first I was like what are we going to do in Burlington, WA? But, if I know Mike he always has something to entertain us with.
Of course we stayed at a Marriott Hotel so we could earn more points for that Hawaii trip we are always dreaming about.

On our way out to Burlington Friday night we stopped at the "Angel of the Winds Casino" to have a 99 cent dinner and play a little bit o' slots. Mike always finds the best deals... We ate at Kate's Kitchen (I think that's the name) and I had a corn dog and fries for 99 cents and a free soda. Mike had salmon and fries, shrimp cocktail, and strawberry shortcake all 99 cents each and a free soda!! The food was actually better than we both thought it would be. We would eat there again for sure.

After eating we went and played on the slots with $20 plus free $5 that the casino gave us and won $8!! I know it's not a lot but, we love to win!

The next day Mike planned for us to go to Deception Pass. I had never been there and I was so excited! We got there probably at around 11am and it was the perfect weather! It couldn't have been a better day.

We crossed over the bridge to go down to the beach. Both Mike and I are afraid of heights it was crazy for us because there's not much walking room on the bridge! So I was in a hurry to get across but I was able to get a few pictures.

At the beach we spent some time just sitting on a log and enjoying the breeze hit our faces. I remember thinking that I was so lucky to be able to enjoy something so wonderful that God has created!

After sitting and enjoying the beach we decided to hike up to "The Summit" were the view was AMAZING! When we first got there only one couple and their kids were there so it was nice to be up there and enjoy the peacefulness that it had to offer before others started showing up.

After Deception Pass we went to lunch in Anacortes at Fidalgo Drive-In. We both had hamburgers and fries followed up by sharing a chocolate shake. It was really good!

After lunch we went to the Outlet Mall in Burlington. We were sadly disappointed. There were NO deals! We were able to get a few things from a kitchen store but that was it. :(

Later that night we had dinner at Bob's Burgers and Brew. We shared Turkey sandwich and fries. The food was good and so was the company!

The next day we drove down to Federal Way and spent some time with our good friends Paul and Julie! We stayed up into the wee hours of the night talking.

The next morning we had breakfast and played "Settlers of Catan" until 3pm!! At first I didn't think I would like the game at all because it was all about strategy. Mike is usually a lot better at games like that I am for sure. But I ended up winning two out of three games. The first one I won because Paul and Julie helped. But, the second one was all on my own! Paul won teh last game! Yeah you go Paul!

Memorial Day weekend was a great weekend for us.