Wooo Whoo! We made it to Friday! Yesterday I went to the reservation to the Tribal School to met the counselor. Then I drove on to Enumclaw do a high school lunch visit. Renee was able to join me so we represented two colleges which attracts more students at their lunch period to our information tables. Speaking of Renee, she is now 5 months. There isn't official news as to what gender the baby is but she thinks it will be a boy.
Afterwards we went to lunch with the career specialist at The Mint. The Mint is one of those small town historial restaurants that locals know. Cindy mentioned in her post about going to a restaurant called The Trolley Stop. This place is only about 100 years old not close to 200 years old but it's cool. I looked around to see what the history about The Mint in downtown Enumclaw. Enumclaw is about 45 miles southeast of Seattle, in the foothills of Mount Rainier, which looms the northeast. The city got its name from a group of Native Americans who camped at the mountain's base. During the night, strong winds made loud thundering noises that kept them awake, so they named the area "Enumclaw," meaning "strong wind" or "thundering noise." The city retains a flavor of a small farm town, although it has grown in recent years. The downtown has undergone a revitalization program and boasts bakeries, restaurants and restored buildings. The town's population was 11,116 in the 2000 census, but the Enumclaw plateau area is home to about 40,000 people. Big change in population huh?
Afterwards we went to lunch with the career specialist at The Mint. The Mint is one of those small town historial restaurants that locals know. Cindy mentioned in her post about going to a restaurant called The Trolley Stop. This place is only about 100 years old not close to 200 years old but it's cool. I looked around to see what the history about The Mint in downtown Enumclaw. Enumclaw is about 45 miles southeast of Seattle, in the foothills of Mount Rainier, which looms the northeast. The city got its name from a group of Native Americans who camped at the mountain's base. During the night, strong winds made loud thundering noises that kept them awake, so they named the area "Enumclaw," meaning "strong wind" or "thundering noise." The city retains a flavor of a small farm town, although it has grown in recent years. The downtown has undergone a revitalization program and boasts bakeries, restaurants and restored buildings. The town's population was 11,116 in the 2000 census, but the Enumclaw plateau area is home to about 40,000 people. Big change in population huh?
It was very rainy this morning. I had to wear my rain coat with a hood today. It is warmer but wet.
Aaron has been sick and running a temperature. Kari says her friends have been sick too. Hopefully we will not get it. That wouldn't good if we or the boys got ill.
Have a fantastic Friday. If you like the Seahawks, tomorrow Seattle is wearing the blue. They play the Packers this weekend. I am not the 12th man but I wish them well for my friends that are the 12th (13, 14, 15...)
2 comments:
Hey Girl--looks like you are having fun! I'm working p/t at a company that plans educational conferences (like title 1) and am "surfing" cuz I'm tired of talking on the phone :o)
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Barb
Yes, TGIF! Not sure why it matters to me since I'm not working anymore. I was just reading the CA ballot propositions on Indian gaming. Do they have casinos on the tribal reservations in Washington? I enjoy finding unique restaurants, too. (((Hugz)))
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