Erika was sick at home, but Marilynn and I went to Jubilee Farms to check out the pumpkins, hay rides and corn mazes. I love fall!
Monday, October 25, 2010
A Spot of Tea
My mom, Marilynn, Erika and I were invited to High Tea at the Rose house, and the girls got all dolled up with their own homemade bonnets.
Erika being dainty.
Yummy treats to end the tea!
Check out the bonnets!
I'm Back!
Okay, I have to admit, I haven't blogged in quite some time - I'm not sure if it was a lack of time or if it's because I've been just sharing more photos on Facebook, but I'm happy to say that I have a new found love of blogging now! I found a way to publish my blog in a book - and now I see a deeper purpose for my blog now. I hope to keep chronicling our lives through the blog and then have a hard copy book made every year or so as a memento. If you want to check out the book, go here: http://http//www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1672858?ce=blurb_ew&utm_source=widget
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Just Like That. . .
My sabbatical went by in a blink of an eye! I honestly have never had 7 weeks go by so quickly in my life, but I am happy to report that I did everything that I wanted to do during my time off from work. Now, I didn't get everything done that I NEEDED to do, but everything that I wanted to do.
I fell in love with my girls all over again. I was able to reconnect with friends that I haven't seen in years - Angel in Hawaii, Lisha and Ann in San Diego, and Angela in LA. I got to be a daughter all over again through a trip with my mom to Portland. I got to be my husband's girlfriend and dated him. And, I got to reconnect with my extended family - getting to visit Christian and Caitlin and their new puppy and had Ken's aunt and uncle visit us. I took my girls through my childhood by showing them the house where I grew up in California, the park where I played and the town where I spent many happy memories growing up. And, I was a part of my girls' childhood memories by taking them to Disneyland, Legoland, and the open ocean. I read books, I took long baths, I fell asleep in the sun, I cooked, I watched movies - all things that have been luxeries in terms of time before.
I never re-bricked my backyard, I didn't complete my photo albums or baby books, I didn't lose 15 pounds (I actually gained 3), I didn't deep clean my house, and I didn't blog nearly as often as I would have liked. But, none of that mattered. All that mattered was that I could be a mom, a friend, a neice, a daughter and a wife. It's seven weeks that I'll never forget and will always cherish the precious memories.
For a complete photographic recap, check out my photos on Facebook.
I fell in love with my girls all over again. I was able to reconnect with friends that I haven't seen in years - Angel in Hawaii, Lisha and Ann in San Diego, and Angela in LA. I got to be a daughter all over again through a trip with my mom to Portland. I got to be my husband's girlfriend and dated him. And, I got to reconnect with my extended family - getting to visit Christian and Caitlin and their new puppy and had Ken's aunt and uncle visit us. I took my girls through my childhood by showing them the house where I grew up in California, the park where I played and the town where I spent many happy memories growing up. And, I was a part of my girls' childhood memories by taking them to Disneyland, Legoland, and the open ocean. I read books, I took long baths, I fell asleep in the sun, I cooked, I watched movies - all things that have been luxeries in terms of time before.
I never re-bricked my backyard, I didn't complete my photo albums or baby books, I didn't lose 15 pounds (I actually gained 3), I didn't deep clean my house, and I didn't blog nearly as often as I would have liked. But, none of that mattered. All that mattered was that I could be a mom, a friend, a neice, a daughter and a wife. It's seven weeks that I'll never forget and will always cherish the precious memories.
For a complete photographic recap, check out my photos on Facebook.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Day at Greelake Wading Pool
Ken had jury duty so I took the girls to Greenlake wading pool for the day. It was a perfect day - just splashing around and enjoying the sun. And, apparently, there are moms and dads that get to do this every day! I love sabbatical life.
Monday, August 16, 2010
The French Rivieria or Bellevue? You Decide.
We headed over to Meyedenbauer Beach Park on Saturday to celebrate Dianna's birthday and wow! What an amazing place! A gorgeous beach surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and huge yachts. We felt like we were on the French Riviera!
Marilynn giving Dianna her present.
Marilynn and Erika playing in the sand.
Erika ran up and down the hill and loved it.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Pam and Jerry's Visit to Seattle
Ken's Aunt and Uncle came for a visit this week and we enjoyed every moment with them. We started off on Sunday by celebrating our wedding anniversaries together at the Chateau St. Michelle winery for the Jazz Festival, then we headed out to Pike Place Market and the Locks in Ballard on Monday. Tuesday, we took Pam to Deception Pass and Whidbey Island. Wednesday, the boys went deep sea salmon fishing and the girls went to the aquarium and a nice lunch on the water front. Great visit all around! 
Jerry, Pam and Erika.
Jerry, Pam, Marilynn, Ken and Erika overlooking the Seattle skyline.
Marilynn wearing Jerry's hat.
Pam, Ken and the girls at Whidbey Island just before our hike.
Heading up the hill getting to the beach!
Lookout point about halfway through the hike to the waterfront - this was before Marilynn got tired and Ken had to carry her.
Pam treated Erika to her first face painting! She sat so still the whole time - she loved it.
Jerry was the only person on Alki Beach wearing a cowboy hat that day.
Playing in the low tides.
Playing in the low tides.
Jerry, Pam and Erika.
Jerry, Pam, Marilynn, Ken and Erika overlooking the Seattle skyline.
Marilynn wearing Jerry's hat.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)