Parker Driving

So, last weekend we took Parker to Bumbershoot. In all my years in Seattle I had never been so we packed up the team and took the bus to Seattle Center. I am pretty sure the bus ride would have satisfied Parker especially since she was putting the song together with the actual bus. Like, the doors on the bus actually OPEN and SHUT! When we got to the festival (with everyone one else who lives in Seattle) Parker made a beeline for the “rides”. It looks like we are at some gross carnie event but she spotted these cars and went straight for them. It wasn’t like there were a bunch of kids on the ride having fun. The ride was empty. She did not pause, did not ask question or ask for help. She went directly to the driver’s seat. And then rode the ride 4 (!) more times and threw a fit when we ran out of tokens. Do you think she will be sad when we tell her that she has to wait 14 more years until she can actually drive!? The girl is bold.

Olivia the Giraffe

Parker has been into giraffes lately so yesterdays we took her to the Zoo to feed them. I am pretty sure her little mind got blown when Olivia the giraffe came cheek to cheek with her and grabbed the leaves out of her hand. It was amazing to see such exotic creatures that close! In sad news, it looks like summer has bid Seattle adieu and fall has blown in. I am not ready for it but will bust out the sweaters and change my coffee from iced to hot. Cozy is good. Right? And last but not least my dad and I are off to see Bob Dylan tonight. I don’t even know if I like Bob Dylan but I am sure it will be an experience and will report back....

CHECK OUT THAT TONGUE!!!

Amy & Winter!

Whoa, its been awhile. Nothing to report in either direction just busy living life. I haven’t busted out the camera that much in the past few weeks except for yesterday. And yesterday I had my first paying photography client! I was so excited to document my pal Amy and her adorable daughter Winter. It was a fabulous Seattle day and I hope that this is the beginning of a new chapter! Amy, thank you for the support and encouragement! Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot!

A party for me!

I have been a lady of leisure all week. My mom and Don have been in town and took Parker to their house for days and nights. I was home ALONE (Gar was in Whistler) for the first time in years and loved it. I turned the music up really loud and banged around the kitchen all I wanted! While they were here, I went to 2 birthday parties and had a great HOT weekend. I really wish they lived close by...boo. Anyway, a few pics from the past week: Love this pic of Kel!, Ker & Kel toasting to a great year, Peter's 40th birthday party--Kick Ball-mania!

One More...

Last post about Parker turning 2. I promise! Anyway, we were supposed to have a casual party at the park but we got rained out. In August. I wont even start. Anyway, we were flexible and had everyone over to our house. It was packed and mayhem ensued but I think Parker had a ball. She loves to be the center of attention! The best part of the party was when Parker and her pal Samantha took their clothes off and ran around naked. Its not a party till someone gets naked! A few shots from the party: Parker telling me she is 2, about to blow out her "2" candle, Hugging her friend Kenzie goodbye-naked!!! (pic be Megan E!):

Friday. What a day?!

First of all, Parker turned 2 on Friday! I was sentimental all day that our little ladybug was 2 and that 2 years ago our lives changed forever. Anyway, Carly and I took Dylan and Parker out for a birthday adventure on Friday (they share a birthday) so we ignored the cloudy skies and went outside to the Sculpture Park. The kids RAN around, watched the train, looked at boats and then melted down just like 2 year olds should! We finished off the morning with a cupcake and a rousing rendition of happy birthday. THEN, Gar and I took Parker to Greg and Susan’s house where they spoiled her rotten. They ate ice cream, played in her new tent and watered the garden. Gar and I left her there for the night and headed to a winery to see Natalie Merchant in concert. OMG, I love her. I forgot how much I love her. Its been years since I have seen her live but my love was rekindled. We sat outside, drank wine and danced (me. Not gar. I couldn’t help it. Might have been the wine?). Anyway, not a bad day—a little bit for everyone! A few pics from 8/6/10..Happy girl, checking out her new birthday kicks, D & P discussing why they love Seattle, the needle, inside at the sculpture park, D checking out the RAD wallpaper....

Dylan's Party!

Tomorrow, our little ladybug turns 2. I cant believe it! Anyway, more on that later. Parker shares her birthday with her good pal Dylan whom we celebrated last weekend. Here are a few of my favorite pics from the park party!

Not sure about this new design....hum. Sometimes change is hard: Parker enjoying yellow frosting, gma Gigi hugging Dylan, cute Charlie post cupcake, birthday boy, Parker in her swim diaper, D$ at the ever popular water fountain!