November 19, 2008

Forks, Washington



As most of you know I am a crazy obsessed Twilight fan.
And to prove it I dragged my family and the Rules
all the way to Forks, WA - the small town where
the Twilight series takes place.


Right outside of the Forks Visitors Center is Bella's truck.
Personalized name plate and all.



As you can tell Amy and I's hair was a wet frizzy mess.
It wouldn't be Forks if it wasn't raining.  That's why
Stephenie Meyer (the author) chose this town, 
because of how cloudy it is.


When we arrived we were starving!  So we hit the local
hamburger place, Sully's Burgers.      



We heard they had a special burger named after all the Twilight
craze called the Bella Burger.  Amy ordered one and it even
came with plastic fangs.  



Here we are eating the Bella Burger.  See Amy's fangs?



Next on to Bella's house.  We tried to peek around the 
backside to see if we could see the window where
Edward would sneak in to see her.  



Here's the hospital where Dr. Cullen works.  He
has a reserved parking spot just for him.  It's 
a shame they're wasting such a good parking space
for a fictional character.  Oh well, it made me happy!


This is the high school where Bella and Edward meet.
Not to mention where he saves her from being crushed
in the parking lot between two cars.



At about this time the men were getting bored...






And the natives were getting restless...



Well, they'll just have to tough it out.
Here's the police station where Charlie Swan worked.
(Bella's dad)



Next on the list is the Cullen's mansion.  Well, it's actually
a bed and breakfast but hey it was the closest thing
to a mansion they had in Forks.







The mailbox even had the Cullen's name on it.



The visitor's center also told us that the owners of the bed and
breakfast leave a different note everyday just outside the Cullen house.
On the day we were there it said, "The Cullen family (and Bella)
have gone to Fairbanks to check out the University of Alaska."
Nice touch!



Then we stopped by Forks Outfitters (where Bella worked I believe)
and had to have a picture with this Twilight cake they were selling.


I also bought a t-shirt here...



Then we were on to La Push which was about a 10 - 15 minute
drive to the coast.



There we went to First Beach were Bella first met Jacob.



On the way out of town we saw this wolf...  Is that you Jacob?


I SO can't wait to see the movie.  We are going to see it this weekend!
I hope I like it...



By the way, Matt has made a Twilight blog.  If you are a fan, 
you should check it out.  It's www.afterthebite.com

8 comments:

Melanie said...

Wow, you are obsessed. I'll try not to hold it against you. ;)

jhoopes said...

What a fun post to read! In case we don't ever make it to Second Beach, etc. I won't feel so bad. Funny kids of Matt and the kids waiting! And nice t-shirt, too. Did you find it for a good deal? ha ha

jhoopes said...

That was supposed to say funny pics of Matt and the kids waiting...

Jodee said...

You are my hero! I can't believe how many places you went to. We were going to go with my SIL when they were here but didn't make it, now I am totally bummed seeing all the places we missed. I bet they are lovin' all the tourism out there in Forks! I can't wait for Sat.! Are you going to wear your shirt?

Matt said...

The husbands here are the true heroes.

I can't wait to see the Port Angeles updates too!

sarahtuckett said...

Mary will be asking me to buy her a ticket to come visit you now..... She is on her way to the midnight showing as we speak....too fun. I am helping Ryan with homework and Ray is in the suite at the suns/lakers game.... Something is definately wrong with this picture!

carlen said...

what a fun trip you guys had! my sisters got me a ticket to go with them to the midnight show last night so last week i finally read the book! i felt lucky that i didn't have to wait as long as you other fans for the movie to come out! we had so much fun! they opened a theatre just for our group of 42+! and yes, it was great regardless of what the critics are saying! it has humor and romance and of course LUSCIOUS EDWARD!!!

Susan said...

So Fun!! I love the books too. Since I live on the other side of the country,and probably won't be in Forks, I will just have to enjoy your pictures. Yes, Matt you are the hero.