When I researched grad schools, the University of Washington had the 3rd ranked Master of Social Work program. The other two schools were east coast schools and I didn't want to move to the east. At the same time I was praying about going to school at UW, my best friend was praying about getting her doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound. What? Could we be roommates again (after 4 years at BYU)? It was meant to be. She found a house that was only looking for one more woman to rent, but we asked if we could share the master bedroom and just put two twin beds in it, (our rent was cheap and the owner got a little bit more). We moved to a house in Lakewood, just south of the border of University Place.
This is the sign as you enter the neighborhood.
This is the side of the house.
This is the front of the house.
The current owners advertise their construction company.
I have so many good memories here. The house was owned by a woman who lived in it (with her roommates who became our roommates) and then she got married. Her father owned the house behind us and he was a professional horticulturist and his landscaping was immaculate. His yard was featured in magazines and part of a garden tour. There was a little gate behind our house that went onto their property and they welcomed us to take people over there to see it. My first roommates were Kim, Kim and Kimber and so it became known as the Kim house. We had get-togethers all the time. We loved having people over. We regularly had Nerts nights and potlucks. The garage was converted into a rec room so there was plenty of space. Kimber eventually moved out and Rachel moved in. It was still known as the Kim house. :) All four roommates would usually hang out in our room and get ready for church or dances together in our Master bathroom. Tony and I dated and became engaged when I lived at this house. Happy memories. :)
Another favorite area is Steilacoom, a small town with so much charm and an amazing view. I fell in love with it when I house sat for an institute teacher. The sunsets on the sound were phenomenal.
I've been to several receptions at the Steilacoom Town Hall.
Evelyn was asleep as we drove through here and so we didn't get out but I showed the kid the beautiful drive along the sound winding along the edge of the water, then going along tree-lined streets up to University Place.
It's also fun to ride the train south from Tacoma because the tracks go right along the water.
Sunnyside place was a favorite place to hang out with friends. I'll have to take the kids there when it's not nap time.
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