Tag: Family
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Maui: Day 6 Blessings
Waking up to Lincoln. Slappy Cakes deliciousness. Island drive with Ryan. Beautiful Maui vistas along the coast. Playing games with friends with ocean view outside. Three glasses of white wine. Walk to simple wedding rehearsal. Ice cream with Ryan. Running into the ocean to cool off. Staying a while. Playing with Lincoln in room. Meeting…
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Back in Maui
Funny being here twice in one year. Day 1: Thankful for husband who loads car with luggage and carries Lincoln’s gear. For TSA Pre. For baby who flies really really well. For not feeling disastrous despite less than 4 hours sleep. For learning L slept through the night for first time in weeks. For landing…
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Fourth of July Weekend
It doesn’t quite feel like summer in Seattle until the fourth of July. This weekend in the 80’s confirmed it. Thursday night kick off after work celebrating Marky’s birthday with beers and Thai food with his family. Friday morning brunch at our house with Zoë and Eric over. Paper shopping and a facial at U-Village.…
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Happy Tuesday
I know it’s now spring but it’s still so surreal coming home to sunshine. Lincoln was particularly boisterous and bouncy which was fun. Ryan insisted it was fajitas night and Lincoln’s titas joined us for dinner. They even made a fresh strawberry pie for dessert! Afterward, baby went to bed bathed and fed and I…
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Last Weekend of March
Saturday morning up early and playing with baby. Waffle breakfast by Ryan. Yoga with baby in Queen Anne. Meeting Kevin, Laura, and Kat at Chinook’s for lunch. Clam chowder and other seafood by the water with view of boats. Afternoon hanging out at home. Order in dumplings from Vostok and put (reluctant) Lincoln to bed.…
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Mommy Kiss
Sneak outside to look at the ocean. Hide from strong wind gusts behind tree. Smooches.
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Our Cotton Anniversary
The traditional gift for a second wedding anniversary is something related to the material cotton. It symbolizes the need for a marriage to remain strong and be able to adapt to changes. Cotton is sought after because of its practicality; the many uses include clothing and household materials. Its longlasting aspect is hoped to be…
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Cousin QT in 2011
I always find it remarkable how my cousins and I make time to visit each other several times a year despite being spread across three states. We always seem to make the most of every day we have together, even if it’s just for the weekend. I was reminded of this when my cousin Jenny…
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Family Picnic 2012
Sleep in and wake up in Port Orchard. Eat breakfast of fried eggs, sausage, and pan de sal with my mom. Pick up ice, oyster bar toppings, and some salmon at Safeway. Drive to Twanoh State Park in Belfair and remember there are parking fees. Grill salmon, eat lumpia, and set up chairs. Eat pancit,…
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My Cousins in Seattle
Night in Capitol Hill @ Via Tribunali @ The Garage @ Skillet Diner