Almost 2!!

Oh, Zoeeeee.  You're turning 2 in a week!  We wanted to get some snapshots of you this weekend because you looked really cute with your pig tails and rosey skirt.  You're such a happy girl and it's so great to have conversations with you while you babble back.  You love to read books while pointing and saying, "Fun-neee!" (funny) and just like you're sister, you're having a hard time giving up the "ba-ba".  You're a bit of a dare devil which gives your mom a heart attack when you just start walking down the pool ramp and don't stop when the water is up to your chin.  And even though you are known to throw a fit every now and then, it sure is great that when we lay you down to bed you say, "Nigh, Nigh."

Sites of Seattle

We took all these photos in one day of gallivanting in Seattle. Here are some of our favorite locations to play...

We love this picture of the truck and the words "I Love Seattle" making it's way to the West Seattle Bridge.  We just happened to be following it and snapped these shots.  I love that the Seattle skyline is in the background...what luck!

One Year of Living in Seattle! (Well, kind of...)

This week on June 15th, we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary for closing on the condo.  And with a little bit of work, we've made the condo into a little haven.  The last 2 visits were not really a vacation since we tore out the entire kitchen (down to the subfloor and sheetrock) and built it back up.  In some ways, we have a nicer kitchen up there then we do in our home!  We have new alder cabinets, granite countertops and one of my favorite additions is the miniature glass tile and slate backsplash.  I was a little nervous installing it (you have to get the lines perfectly straight), but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty cool.  Check it out!

Bye Bye 80's...

Welcome 2012!

One highlight of the whole project was how easy it was to list our cabinets, old appliances and sink online and then watch folks just come and pick up everything we had.  We did give the cabinets away for free since we didn't want to haul them off, but other than that, we got rid of everything and made a little extra cash.  (We have a funny story about the Pastor who came to pick up the cabinets - Travis got to know him very well!)  It's great the Travis is so handy since he was able to do the plumbing and electricity.  We did get a couple quotes to see what it would cost to hire a contractor and let's just say contractors are a bit pricey in Seattle.  It's a small kitchen and I'm glad we did it ourselves.

Condo = Happy Family! ;)

We're back at our usual ritual of walking to the park in the evenings after dinner. Mia asks for it and it's great to get outside and enjoy the perfect weather. In the dead heat of the summer, it's not so fun, but for now, we are enjoying every minute of it.

We signed Mia up for Spring soccer and for her second time around, she's starting to pick it up.  She made 2 goals this season and she was a proud player!  Usually we spend lots of time on the field making faces and funny expressions, but then there are times when she gets busy and defends her territory!