Star Stricken Moment:
Okay, so I have to blog about my "star stricken moment." Usually, I am not one of those people who goes crazy over actors or actresses but I was looking around at Anthropology when I noticed that Juliette from Lost was next to me shopping. Shawn and I are big Lost fans and it took every thing in me to casually walk by her and not pull out my camera to take of pictures. I had to keep reminding myself that she is a person who wants a normal life too. I talked to one of the employees who was helping her and her gang out and we were both pretty star struck. Anyways, pretty cool! It turns out that she lives on Brainbridge Island. The guy that colored my hair the other day said that he has done her hair a couple of times and that she is totally down to earth.
Updates of the last couple of weeks:
* Get together with our old friends from Everett. It was so fun to catch up and see everyone again. Everyone's kids have gotten so big, it is crazy how time flies by!
*Monthly get together with my old co-workers. It was pretty amazing, we went to my friends parents beach house right on the Puget Sound. You had to walk to her house because it is literally on the beach, so no cars allowed. The water comes right up to the house. We eat fresh crab that they had caught a couple of days earlier and it was soooo delicious! Jack loves all of his "boys" plus little cute Lucy, who Jack could not stop flirting with her. Lucy would read to Jack and Jack would just sit, relax and smile (so cute!).
*Jack does like 20+ pushups a day so I think crawling is getting close. I should do them with him and maybe I would lose the rest of my baby weight:)
*The other night Jack slept for 6 1/2 hours straight for the first time! I felt so rested, it was wonderful. Unfortunately, he has not repeated this glorious event. Although, he is only waking up twice during the night.
*Jack officially has two teeth.
*My friend watched Jack the other for me while I ran an errand and it was so nice because I put him in his pack and play and rolled him to the elevator, up two floors and into the house of my friend. We rolled the pack and play into the bathroom (that is where Jack sleeps in our house because it is so dark) and he felt right at home! He took a nap and then I picked him up and rolled him back to our place. People in the elevator were laughing at us but Jack was loving being tolled around in his pack and play.
*Jack and I experienced the "Ride the Duck Tour" with Shelly and her kids. Jack actually did awesome. At first he was a little scared of the tour guy who wore this funny wig but then he got use to it and had a great time.
*Shawn is working crazy hours (what is new:)) to finish his internship project as we only have three more weeks left.
*We have enjoyed a couple of Mariner games thanks to my gracious aunt and uncle who have given us some of their tickets.
*Shawn and I love the urban lifestyle. I think it suites as quite well. We both love being so close to everything and being able to walk everywhere. I go on around 3 walks a day. I love roaming through art galleries, museums, fun stores, window shopping, people watching and walking along the water listening to my book on disc, oh, I can't forget the food. I love trying out new places to eat. It truely promotes a healthy lifestyle. We love the short commute to work, trying out different restaurants and stores and all variety the city has to offer. The only problem is that now I have learned what days the mark downs take place and for some strange reason our daily walk takes us to those stores (which I don't think Shawn is enjoying as much as me):) So maybe it is a good thing we are leaving.....
Updates of the last couple of weeks:
* Get together with our old friends from Everett. It was so fun to catch up and see everyone again. Everyone's kids have gotten so big, it is crazy how time flies by!
*Monthly get together with my old co-workers. It was pretty amazing, we went to my friends parents beach house right on the Puget Sound. You had to walk to her house because it is literally on the beach, so no cars allowed. The water comes right up to the house. We eat fresh crab that they had caught a couple of days earlier and it was soooo delicious! Jack loves all of his "boys" plus little cute Lucy, who Jack could not stop flirting with her. Lucy would read to Jack and Jack would just sit, relax and smile (so cute!).
*Jack does like 20+ pushups a day so I think crawling is getting close. I should do them with him and maybe I would lose the rest of my baby weight:)
*The other night Jack slept for 6 1/2 hours straight for the first time! I felt so rested, it was wonderful. Unfortunately, he has not repeated this glorious event. Although, he is only waking up twice during the night.
*Jack officially has two teeth.
*My friend watched Jack the other for me while I ran an errand and it was so nice because I put him in his pack and play and rolled him to the elevator, up two floors and into the house of my friend. We rolled the pack and play into the bathroom (that is where Jack sleeps in our house because it is so dark) and he felt right at home! He took a nap and then I picked him up and rolled him back to our place. People in the elevator were laughing at us but Jack was loving being tolled around in his pack and play.
*Jack and I experienced the "Ride the Duck Tour" with Shelly and her kids. Jack actually did awesome. At first he was a little scared of the tour guy who wore this funny wig but then he got use to it and had a great time.
*Shawn is working crazy hours (what is new:)) to finish his internship project as we only have three more weeks left.
*We have enjoyed a couple of Mariner games thanks to my gracious aunt and uncle who have given us some of their tickets.
*Shawn and I love the urban lifestyle. I think it suites as quite well. We both love being so close to everything and being able to walk everywhere. I go on around 3 walks a day. I love roaming through art galleries, museums, fun stores, window shopping, people watching and walking along the water listening to my book on disc, oh, I can't forget the food. I love trying out new places to eat. It truely promotes a healthy lifestyle. We love the short commute to work, trying out different restaurants and stores and all variety the city has to offer. The only problem is that now I have learned what days the mark downs take place and for some strange reason our daily walk takes us to those stores (which I don't think Shawn is enjoying as much as me):) So maybe it is a good thing we are leaving.....
Pictures below are in no particular order:
Play date with all the boys plus Lucy.
Jack loved little Lucy. Lucy was trying to hold Jack's hand
Eating the delicious crab.
This was the view from Erin's parents house. As you can see, the water literally comes up to the house. It was peaceful, good company and food, and a lot of fun! I love water.
Jack loves tofu. He was practicing his grasp on food and feeding himself, as you can see it was every where. At night I let him play with his food and just get messy. He loves it and then we stick him in the bath. My OT friends would be proud to know that Jack appears to have no sensory aversions to textures. They would also be happy to hear that he loves playing with his food and I highly promote him to explore and play with his food:)
Jack trying a teething biscuit for the first time and of course loves it. Plus mom got a few minutes to get things done:)
The other day five people (no joke) stopped me and said "oh my, she is so cute, what is her name?" Mind you Jack was wearing a yellow polo with SKATEBOARDS on it and grey and white checkered shorts. Could it be because his hair is getting too long? I just can't get myself to cut it.
Jack in his pack and play ready to go to his sitters.
Shawn and me at the Mariners game. We have been very lucky to have such nice sunny weather in Seattle. Perfect baseball weather plus awesome seats. I love going to baseball games, not only do I really enjoy baseball but it gives me an excuse to get a hot dog and a soda which I love but never get.
Shawn hates onies outfits but I think Jack looks so cute!
The Everett gang
This made me laugh so hard! One morning I woke up and went to our other bedroom and this is what I found! Too boys on their computers. Jack loves computers and is always trying to get to them. Finally, Shawn gave him and just gave him one to play on. Jack was in heaven as you can tell. I think Shawn was in more heaven because Jack was entertained for a long time which meant Shawn had some free time.
We walked over to South Lake Union and watched all the sailboats, so cool! Maybe someday we will pick up sailing.....
This is the scenery that we get to jog along every morning. It is so beautiful.
Jack loving his jogs and walks.
The duck tour, you go both on land and water. Sydney loves Jack. I think she was more interested in holding him than she was in the tour.
We went raspberry picking with some of our intern friends. The raspberries were big and delicious. Evie and Lila love Jack. Evie especially loves holding him and entertaining him, it is great.
**Funny saying: today one of Shawn's intern buddies from Argentina stopped us in the lobby of our apartment building and looked at Jack and said, "wow, he is very white." No follow up comment just that statement. We said yep he is look at his parents. We thought it was a funny comment, they just seem to say it as it is. Shawn said that on his mission in Brazil people would stop you and tell you that you have a zit on your face (as if you did not already know that or were somewhat self-conscious) or they would say comments like "you have a big nose, you are tall etc." They were not being mean just stating a fact.
Shawn and me at the Mariners game. We have been very lucky to have such nice sunny weather in Seattle. Perfect baseball weather plus awesome seats. I love going to baseball games, not only do I really enjoy baseball but it gives me an excuse to get a hot dog and a soda which I love but never get.
Shawn hates onies outfits but I think Jack looks so cute!
The Everett gang
This made me laugh so hard! One morning I woke up and went to our other bedroom and this is what I found! Too boys on their computers. Jack loves computers and is always trying to get to them. Finally, Shawn gave him and just gave him one to play on. Jack was in heaven as you can tell. I think Shawn was in more heaven because Jack was entertained for a long time which meant Shawn had some free time.
We walked over to South Lake Union and watched all the sailboats, so cool! Maybe someday we will pick up sailing.....
Jack loving his jogs and walks.
The duck tour, you go both on land and water. Sydney loves Jack. I think she was more interested in holding him than she was in the tour.
We went raspberry picking with some of our intern friends. The raspberries were big and delicious. Evie and Lila love Jack. Evie especially loves holding him and entertaining him, it is great.
**Funny saying: today one of Shawn's intern buddies from Argentina stopped us in the lobby of our apartment building and looked at Jack and said, "wow, he is very white." No follow up comment just that statement. We said yep he is look at his parents. We thought it was a funny comment, they just seem to say it as it is. Shawn said that on his mission in Brazil people would stop you and tell you that you have a zit on your face (as if you did not already know that or were somewhat self-conscious) or they would say comments like "you have a big nose, you are tall etc." They were not being mean just stating a fact.
2 comments:
What a fabulous life you have right now! You have such fun and exciting outings with friends.
It was great to see you and thanks for inviting up there!
He's such a blondie! (And very white.) :) I guess I didn't get it figured out to see you here in Seattle, but I'll probably see you in a few weeks, right?
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