Greg and I were married on Oct. 14, 1989. About a month before the wedding, we visited several favorite Seattle locations with our photographer Shel Izen to capture fun and scenic moments. One of our early dates was seeing a film at SAM. We are still members and continue to enjoy exhibits at both museums. (My Converse hightops are red; Greg’s bowling shoes are red and green, and he is also wearing a Puyallup Fair hat.)

My daughters, Odette and Giselle were introduced to ART at an early age and we visited Volunteer Park and the museum quite often. Photos of the girls on a camel from 1964 and 1968 bring back fond memories.

15 years ago today I had my wedding at the Asian Art Museum. From childhood to adulthood the museum and the camels will forever hold a special place in my heart. Me, my girlfriends and two sisters.

1981: I’ve been visiting the museum (and the camels) since I was a child. This was my son Adam’s first camel ride.

2012: I’ve been visiting the museum (and the camels) since I was a child. Here I am with my son Adam.

My sister and me, perhaps 1965

Giddy-up at Seattle Asian Art Museum: Paul, Leslie and Marian Schwartz take their first camel ride in 1976

Giddy-up at Seattle Asian Art Museum: Paul, Leslie and Marian Schwartz take their first camel ride in 1976.

Around 1941…

For us any visit to Volunteer Park includes a stop at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. This 2016 visit is at a time in my daughter’s ballet career when everywhere there was a pose.