So glad I can finally say it. Spring is here. I can almost dig my sandals out of the closet (or maybe get some new ones!) This year I’m loving these leather flats from Nordstroms and I can’t wait to go and try them on. Tory Burch also designed this awesome shirt I’ve already pre-ordered […]
Read MoreMy neighbors are probably happy that I’ve finally had the urge to get outside and garden a little. I took the boys to a local plant store to pick out flowers that we could put outside. After filling our cart with dozens of plants, I put some back and they ended up with tulips, irises […]
Read MoreI am so excited to give the guys these capes I ordered from Zulily.com and these dolls from SophieandLili but I’m trying to hold off till Easter. The type of news we’re seeing right now makes me hope for heroes like the ones we see played by Bruce Willis on tv. I’ll settle for real […]
Read MoreWhen the sun shines in Seattle, there’s a glimmer of hope that we’ve survived another winter and despite all the sadness on the news, we can’t help but go out and take in every sparkling moment. We’ve spent the past few days visiting the farm, dining with friends, running around the zoo, baking cupcakes and […]
Read MoreThe New Children’s Museum seemed like a funky, artsy-fartsy and ‘grown up’ chic-sparse place to me when I first read about it, so I wasn’t sure how it would actually be in reality for the toddlers. I knew I would probably love it though so when I saw it had free admission with our Kidsquest […]
Read MoreDear Eltana Bagels, We came in for the first time today and my guys were a little bit wild (maybe the smell of baking bagels is intoxicating?). We peeked at the people making bagels behind the counter and at the big hot oven where you bake them and the boys thought this was so cool. […]
Read MoreStill-life. The silence of this photo does not do the moment justice. Perhaps I could have also titled this “Leelee pondering shoe in an open space while testing out lungs”
Read MoreThe toddlers are at the stage where they make their own choices. So when I was shopping on Zulily last month and couldn’t decide what Pluie Pluie boots to buy for them, the Bean chose: And Leelee chose: And when we got home from San Diego they were at our doorstep waiting. […]
Read MoreGetting ready for our San Diego trip we read a Richard Scary Book called “A Day at the Airport” to prep for the airplane. At the end of the book (sorry to wreck it for you) there is something called a “bratwurst balloon” and it makes my guys laugh hysterically. Now, imagine their (my) delight […]
Read MoreWe just came back from San Diego, and if there’s one place I wish I could pack up in my suitcase and bring home, this would be it. Extraordinary Desserts. Don’t mistake its name for boastfulness, it’s just plain honesty-I’ve never seen such amazing desserts anywhere. We were on our way home from another great […]
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Apparently it was pancake week this week and while we’ve been enjoying lots of pancakes at home lately (thank you Snoqualmie Pancake Mix) I think we owe the guys’ flapjack love to the Portage Bay Cafe one of favorite places to get pancakes in Seattle. Our current favorite is the “Dave’s Way” pancake that comes […]
Read Morenipples? Yes, that is what my Leelee wanted to know last night before bed. “What do nipples do, mommy?” “Um, they are like noses. They don’t do anything.” (Really, would your response be any better?) I could see the wheels turning for a minute then: “No nipples don’t talk. They don’t eat. That’s funny. ” […]
Read MoreOver a decade ago I won a contest on the “World Wide Web” that led me to the Big Island for the first time. It started a love of this beautiful island that brought me back six years ago with my husband, and now this past summer with my boys. The one must-see place on […]
Read MoreLast summer Starbucks had some giveaway and I ended up with Mariners tix. We got to the game so early we even scored free parking, had the stadium almost all to ourselves for a little while and because it was a freebie we didn’t even grimace when we left a couple innings in to get […]
Read MoreSomeone climbed up on the dining room table today to smell the bouquet that someone added to my Amazonfresh order. Not only did the flower gesture make my day (hubbies of the world take note!) but the look on Bean’s face was far too precious for me to scold him. PS we’re still waiting for […]
Read MoreSurfing on babyage.com today I saw this toy: and it reminds me of a commercial version of a child’s idea of riding in a cardboard box down the stairs. Generally, I’m all for toys without batteries and noises, but this one makes it on my please don’t buy my boys this one list for it’s […]
Read MoreHubby would get all excited and think this post is about some fancy car like this Lamborghini: but unfortunately for him I’m thinking of this Lululemon hoodie and how adorable it is AND how not only is it cute, but smart-it […]
Read MoreYesterday at farm school it was time to saddle up and get on a pony named Rio. But before we could ride him, we had to do some manual labor. This meant that no matter how cute you looked in your little shark hat, you still had to go and get buckets of sawdust to […]
Read MoreWhat’s not to love about a holiday devoted to love? And chocolate? And flowers? Here are a couple things that made for a really sweet day:
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