Wednesday, March 31, 2010

She got me...and she's got me


It was only yesterday that we had to hold Millie's little head up when getting her in and out of the baby insert that she laid in for a bath. Oh yeah, time flies.

These days, bath-time with Millie is like trying to control a hyper-pressurized fire hose. She wants you to experience each unruly splash, so attempting to close the sliding door some of the way is a no-go. She looks you in the eye and opens it back up as if to say, "how dare you try to stay dry during my bath experience? Millie also loves pouring water all over the place from her little bottle, be that inside or outside of the tub. And then afterward, there's the standard flat refusal to be toweled off. Running around to air dry is so much more fun, and completes the fun-park water circus. Its really all an amazing feat...

...which leads to one wet "Dada"

But what can I say, and what can I do? Sweet and loving or crazy and ornery, she's got me.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Bunny.

Consolation for our flight to Colorado being cancelled :( It will have to do.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The Anticipation

Playing Part I

Playing Part II

Happy St. Patricks Day!!!!!

May you live a long life
full of gladness and health,
with a pocket full of gold
as the least of your wealth.
May the dreams you hold dearest,
be those which come true,
and the kindness you spread,
keeps returning to you.




Peek a boo!

Olympic Pride

Millie showing off her Olympic spirit wearing the mascot slippers that Daddy brought back!

Safety First....

...even inside!

Bummer....

...i still can't reach the sink!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Pits!


We discovered the COOLEST place today....Seattle Gymnastics Academy. They have open play from 11;30 to 12:30 and Millie loved it! The only bummer was adults were NOT allowed to play on the equipment.....I kept imagining myself breaking the rules and jumping into the foam pit, or flipping on the trampoline...but I decided not to embarrass Millie :). There were rope swings that sailed over the foam pit, slides that ended in it and padding in every inch of the super large gymnasium...it was IMPOSSIBLE to get hurt....and believe me, Millie tried :) I learned today that she has absolutely no fear! That's our girl!




Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sliding at Queen Anne Park

Pretty in Pink

Ballard Community Center


I said to Millie: "raise your hand if you're having fun...." so she did. Convincing, huh?!!
riding the fishy

Saturday, March 6, 2010

And the fun continues....

This morning, Millie got a really special treat....she was FRONT ROW at the "Recess Monkey's" concert!! Recess Monkey's are a local kids band made up of 3 awesome, energetic musicians that are also teachers by day in the community. They're AMAZING! Millie was rockin out front and center (ok...maybe I was rockin out more than she was) to songs like "Moon Boots" and "Rock-to-pus!" It was a free show held at the ever-so-awesome local, independent bookstore called Alphabet Soup. Great way to start the day. We then headed over to Wallingford park to meet our friends Dana, Ollie and Finn (twins) for some swinging, sliding and urban "hiking"! We finished off the sweet, sunny day with lunch at a favorite haunt...Julia's. Whew...we're pooped and it's only 1!! Nap time!! :)

stunned to be so close to live rock stars ;)
Recess Monkey's
"hiking" with Finn and Ollie....so sweet.
peek a boo!

Friday, March 5, 2010

TGIF!

Whew!! What a week. Millie's social calendar was packed FULL of fun activities with all of her little friends. (Lucky for mom, Millie's friends with our best friend's kids ;) The weather has been exceptionally warm and sunny...especially for Seattle and this time of year. We have been taking full advantage of outdoor time. We ended the week at a beautiful park in Magnolia with lots of good friends.....fun was had by ALL!!!! Have a good weekend, everyone!!! xo

a little QT with dad before he left on his business trip
Ladie's night at our house, which of course includes Millie :)
Jodi (Jo Jo...as Millie repeats 100 times in her presence:) and sweet Anya
Julie J. and cutie pie, Asher :) Check out the view behind them...epic!