Summertime is the best

The fun continues . . . Jules is a waterbaby just like Ellie! He's not afraid of the water at all! When we got to the pool he jumped right in the deep end!

Paul was tossing him and we all thought he would get water in his nose and say "no more." But each time he'd come up, catch his breath and say "again!"

I just had to post this photo . . . if this isn't a poster for reasons to breastfeed then I don't know what is!! :) One warm day last week we went to the arboretum at the University of Washington to rent canoes.

We beached our boats in the arboretum and had a picnic snack. Here's Jules picking the M&M's out of the trailmix

It was a great day!

Did you know . . .

that my sister is a photographer??? Well, here is the proof, beautiful pictures of our week together.

Last Sunday, we spent the day at Drew's parents house at the beach. Here is Jules with the old family Conch shell . . . Laura used to blow on the shell to call Drew home for dinner when he was out playing in the neighborhood. Delicious strawberries from Jon and Laura's garden. Jules said the kelp on the beach looked like "salad"

Beautiful summer day!

Jon took Jules and Paul out on his sailboat. They were only going to go for a quick ride but the current took them down the beach and then the wind died down. They were out on the water for almost 2 hours! We were worried Jules would be tired of the boat ride, but he arrived back on land a very happy little sailor!

2 years . . .

Drew and I celebrated our 2 YEAR wedding anniversary yesterday!

We splurged and went to our favorite fancy restaurant . . . Daniels Broiler on Lake Union. It was a beautiful evening, we had view of the sail-boats on Lake Union, and the BEST food and service. We always feel like VIP when we go there.

Drew and I decided our wedding day was the best day of our life . . . yes, Ellie's birthday was amazing but since the first half of that day included LABOR, the wedding day was better (Ellie's birth was the best moment ever, though!)

Cousins!

Super Happy Family Fun Time has arrived! My sister, Michelle, brother-in-law, Paul and my favorite nephew, Jules arrived from NYC last week. We have been having a blast. Last time I saw Jules he was nearly 2 . . . now he is 3 and definitely a BIG boy!

Ellie is enthralled with watching her cousin.

Babies Behind Bars

Love these pics of Ellie behind bars. They reminded me of a photo of Jules when he was a baby.

I think they look alike!

Jules, Michelle and Paul will be here this week for a visit! Can't wait!

Pool Party

We are so lucky to have a pool at our condo!

We've been spending some afternoons hanging out in the water and Ellie looks likes she's going to love the water, just like her mum and dad.

Doesn't she look chic in Auntie Caitlins sunglasses??!!

I can't get enough of this little swimsuit. Grampa picked it out ;)

Too cute!

This is us

All dressed up to go to a wedding a couple weeks ago . . .