Seattle - Leavenworth

On Friday we drove to Leavenworth, a Bavarian Village 100 miles southeast of Everett. It was a scenic drive through the mountains and we couldn't believe our luck - SNOW! We had to stop so Cole and Ella (Mike's niece) could play.

First time seeing snow!





















He pushes our heads together so we kiss :)



Leavenworth - Lunch and shopping!



Heading back to Everett - We stopped at a dam/fish counting facility to stretch our legs. Such a neat sight to see!






*Look in my sunglasses... See what it takes for him to look towards the camera?!

Seattle - Deception Pass

After some fun in the tulip fields, we drove to Deception Pass - We enjoyed the gorgeous view for a couple minutes and then made our way to the ferry. Dinner and relaxing with the rest of the Meyer crew was on the agenda. Perfect ending to a fabulous first day!

Seattle - Tulip Festival

We arrived in Seattle Thursday morning and couldn't believe our luck - The weather was beautiful! We made a quick stop at Melissa's house (Uncle Mike's sister) and off we went to see the tulips. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting - Maybe take a picture or two and be on our way? Not the case - They were spectacular. So many different colors and row after row... I was a bit concerned with how Godzilla would be, but luckily he barely noticed the flowers. Puddles kind of stole the show! We tried to keep him out of them at first, but soon realized we should just let him have some fun. What's a little, okay, A LOT of mud? Thank goodness Grandma Karen came prepared with towels and garbage bags because when it was time to go we had to strip him in the parking lot!

Ready to go in his new boots from Grandma Karen & Melissa!































Doing his fake fall...

Surrounded by Tip Jars

Yesterday we went to Seaport Village for a Street Performers Festival. Sword swallowers, jugglers, acrobats, 'comedians' (are they ever really funny at these things?) and musicians galore.

Watching a show



One of his favorite games with Daddy





Always a distraction nearby! Think we watched each performer for two seconds? Maybe three?

Doggy Daycare

Uncle Mike was out of town for work and Aunt Sarah had a race, so cousin Wrigley came to stay with us this past weekend! Good thing she's a fan of snuggling. We do a lot of that in our house.

Playing Hooky

Tom took a personal day today. He definitely deserved the break from work but we kept him so busy, not sure he returned well-rested!

Kid City (children's area of our Science Center)







Can't hit Balboa Park without a stop at the zoo!



The new baby hippo!! Took us three visits to finally catch a glimpse!