There is nothing that drives me more crazy than when I work hard to create what I think is going to be a fantastic meal and the guys pick at it for a couple minutes then run away to play. When I make them do the […]
Read MoreA couple weeks ago we went to our last Sounders game of the year-it’s been a lot of fun going to the games and it’s so awesome seeing all the bright green gear around town on game days. Our last game was quite cold, but the guys were thrilled because the stadium was giving out […]
Read MoreMy toddlers love the Smuckers Uncrustables and they’re really great for when we eat on the go. I keep them in the freezer for days when I don’t have a lot of time. But when I do, I prefer using my own bread, so I was really thrilled when my sister found me this panda […]
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Last weekend, we headed to Phoenix for Baby Daddy’s birthday and to stay at the Westin Kierland Resort since I won a two-night trip from an awesome blog called Trekaroo. (They usually have contests on Mondays and they are an amazing source for travel help with little ones in tow.) We’ve been to Phoenix once […]
Read MoreLooks like the Bean was right about this place, it is definitely drool-worthy. The food world thinks Eltana Bagels is pretty amazing too, apparently they are the best bagels in America! My favorite is the salt bagel. The boys love the plain. And we all love the honey-almond cream cheese. We stopped in this morning […]
Read MoreA couple months ago we received our first issue of “Zootles,” a magazine for 2/3 year olds by Zoobooks. This issue was all about turtles and we learned some great facts about these reptiles, for instance the sea turtles like the ones we’ve seen in Hawaii have flippers and can’t put their heads in their […]
Read MoreWe’re gearing up for an Arizona trip and it’s so chilly around here that it got me thinking about our first trip to Phoenix with the boys. We went in December 2009 when the boys were about a year and a half. We always thought Phoenix would be warm and sunny but it was freezing […]
Read MoreSteveston holds a place very dear to my heart since my little sis lives there. She and her hubby have an amazing cookie company and it was so nice to visit them at the local farmer’s market a couple weeks ago. I had fun checking out some of the other booths and the kids loved […]
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On our last trip to Hawaii, we visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time because Leelee loves luaus. We had a blast exploring all the “islands” with our three year olds and while we waited for dinner we spotted a booth that for 5 dollars you could make a beaded bracelet. Little did […]
Read MoreAfter two days camping the toddlers were filthy and the thought of bringing them into the not-so-pristine camping shower with one of us seemed horrific. Thank goodness we bought a two in one camping bin/bathtub. We heated water on the stove while they were roasting marshmallows and they were thrilled with their jacuzzi. Camping would […]
Read MoreYears ago, I know I had something similar at the Calgary Zoo and I think I’ve been craving it ever since. And then Screamers showed up in Steveston and now whenever we roll into that town, it’s a do-or-die stop. It’s a slurpee mixed with soft-serve ice cream and believe me, it is absolutely divine. […]
Read MoreSometimes when we’re downtown and craving a snack and an adventure, we head to the Columbia Tower (the tallest building in Seattle) to the 40th floor Starbucks. Here, we can nibble on a cookie, sip a latte, and take in a spectacular view. The chair in the corner is the toddlers fave place to sit. […]
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Right now, the boys are definitely in love with airplane books, and here are a few we have been reading to prep for some upcoming getaways: Airplane Flight has lift-up flaps and a catchy-rhyme-y story. The boys love the part where the plane flies around a storm. The Bean was awake when we went through […]
Read MoreWe brought the trikes to South Lake Union Park (our current favorite park despite all the goosepoo) and I couldn’t help but think the guys look a little like Toad from the Mario Nintendo Game Series. I’m thankful they finally learned to peddle.
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At about 2 am on Sunday night, you might have heard a scream resonating from some forest far away that sounded like a crazed woman yelling “I’ll never camp again. Get me in the car and take me home-now!” But with good reason. The kids were waking up every 20 minutes, they were a little […]
Read MoreSee that bag the Bean is clutching so tightly? We finally tried Simply the Best Apples (the fuji ones) at the Pike Place Market the other day and we can’t get enough. I think they’re a healthy snack too. Just another reason we need to go to the market again soon. This stall is located […]
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Ever since the boys saw Go Dog Go at the Seattle Children’s Theatre, they’ve been wanting a Dog Party. So this past weekend we celebrated the boys turning 3 with some lovely family and friends at the Kidsquest Museum. Yes, it was a dog party! A big dog party! And we are so lucky to […]
Read Moreor the best things in life really do come from Nordstrom. I love lazy mornings in pj’s and how creative toddlers are sometimes. And yes, the Bean is using recorders as drumsticks. I was secretly hoping they would break.
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If not for all the geese poo, Lake Union Park may become our favorite park ever. Not only does it have water, bridges, boats, playground and a trolley station, it now has a brilliant water feature (which might also aid in geese poo cleanup I guess). This morning it was not spray park weather but […]
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