a few Seattle firsts...

We arrived in Seattle on June 10th and moved in on June 11th. Everything went smoothly and after 2 big days, we headed down to the Waterfront on June 12th for the kids to run around....which is just what they did (well after we took Cal to the Urgent Care center that morning for tonsillitis)!

Here they are chasing pigeons on a pier and having a fantastic time:

we then headed to Pike Place Market (the famous fish throwing stand)
Will's favorite: Beecher's Cheese on Pike Street...
this boy could sit here for hours watching the cheese making process!
After a few days here exploring & playing, Mimi arrived and helped us officially unpack and settle in. It was fantastic! I have no pictures from her time here (except a few pitiful ones from my phone) but we did lots more Seattle exploring and went on the family favorite, Ride the Ducks!

Some sweet new friends invited us to go camping with them for July 4th out at Lake Kachess. We opted to spend the day with them (since we have no camping gear and have no idea how to camp!).

Here's beautiful Lake Kachess:
Exploring the campgrounds:



our kids rode their bikes for hours and had a blast with their new friends!
This was our family's first ever 4th of July spent in jeans and jackets. It was crazy cold out there! In true Seattle tradition (or so we hear), summer arrived in Seattle July 5th and we were so glad to see the sun and some warmth!

Wild Oak Ranch

While all of our stuff was on the moving truck heading to the Pacific Northwest, we spent a few days in San Antonio at the Wild Oak Ranch with Mimi & Pop and the three (almost four) Goldenbergs. We had a blast and these pictures do not do justice to the fun that was had by all! We love this place and are ready to head back again next year!

the rattlesnake river where we spent most of our time:

Poor Cal fell asleep sitting up in a chair and then collapsed over while waiting on the rest of us to get ready to go out for dinner. Power naps are needed after a day at the Ranch!
Uncle Bub's 35th!!

finishing off their slushies:
you can't beat a hammock & a box of animal crackers!

Spring T-Ball

Ella and Will both played t-ball this Spring and being the photo-savvy parents we are, we only brought our camera to the last game of our shortened season. Our photos our minimal but they both really enjoyed their first baseball/softball league and look forward to playing again next spring!

Here's the proud Purple Daisy:

and the proud Brave:




the cheering section:
Fun Times!

Spring 2010

Our spring 2010 was quite busy as we prepared for our big move to Seattle! Unfortunately, blogging lost a bit of priority to us! In an effort to catch up...here goes a very abbreviated recap of a few events....

We went to the arboretum with Mimi and Aunt Kristi & Greer and these are my only pictures to capture the fun day.





here's Ella, Will & Cal excited to open Easter cards that came in the mail from Grammie and Poppa:
Easter morning pictures:





I wonder if we can ever convince Will that it's okay to pose & smile for pictures!



our attempt at a cousin shot. this picture cracks me up! they all look thrilled, don't they!