Big News!

So, yes . . . the freaky little baby ticker on the right side of my blog means I am expecting! We are so excited! Even Bryton, who is still too young to really understand, but is still obsessed with the baby in Mommy's tummy. So, the only news to share right now is that I'm 15 weeks along, my approximate due date is July 23, and the baby looks and sounds healthy so far. We have had one ultrasound (I will post a picture later), and we were able to hear the baby's heartbeat last month. We are planning to have another ultrasound in just a couple weeks to see the gender of the baby, so we will keep all posted.  

I LOVE SEATTLE!

Jeremy, Bryton & I were able to visit Seattle for a week this month to visit his Dad, and we loved it. We had a total blast (Seattle is now, officially one of my favorite places). Here are some pictures from our trip - sorry I got a little carried away because we got so many great pictures. So, on our first day we went to the Seattle Zoo. It was only 30 out, but we bundled up and braved the cold. 

Next we went to visit the Locks, where Lake Washington and the Puget Sound meet. It was awesome. I was not familiar with the concept of the Lock system, so I was quite amazed. 

Bryton and Grandpa hanging out at Lake Samamish. 

This is a a crazy gum wall in downtown Seattle. Literally the entire wall is covered in gum - you can't even see the actual wall anymore. 

Jeremy contributing to the gum wall. 

We spent one afternoon at the famous Pike's Market in Seattle. 

Seattle from a ferry. 

Bryton loved the ferries, or the big boats, as she called them. 

I did too. I'd never been on one before, and it was definitely a highlight for me. 

We also took a trip up to the mountains to play in the snow. Another of Bryton's favorite things. 

She loves sledding, and going fast. 

Of all the fun things we did, one of my very favorites was our trip out to the coast to visit Forks. This is Lake Crescent, located along the drive from Port Angeles to Forks, and it was breathtaking. 

This is at the pier in Port Angeles. 

This is how much rain Forks got last year - 7 1/2 feet! 

Forks High School (shhh . . . don't tell Jeremy I posted a picture with him in it). 

This is the home the town has designated as Bella's house.

Bella's truck is parked at the Forks visitors center. 

We also went out to the coast to La Push. Yes, they are all real places (it was kind of strange). The coast is beautiful, and the driftwood is unbelievable. 

This picture (and the one above) are of First Beach. 

Jeremy and I took a walk through the forest to see Second Beach. 

The forest is just what you would imagine - dense, green, and beautiful. 

Second Beach . . . so pretty. 

On our last day we hung out in downtown Seattle. It was incredibly foggy.  

Bryton on the trip home, just checking to make sure no one is eavesdropping :) We loved our visit to Seattle, thanks to Grandpa and Cece for having us.   

85 in January!

So, yes it was 85 degrees today, which in my opinion isn't very wintry, but what do you do? Go to the beach I guess. Which is exactly what we did, and it turned out to be the perfect day. 

Little feet. 

Bryton loved the beach, and apparently the sand too (which is new for her). 

Little hands. 

Sand in the hair - perfect. 

The water was freezing! 

Just hangin' out with my girl.

Exploring the unknown. 

Finally . . . some pics from Christmas!

So, needless to say, I am a bit behind on blogging. Here are just a few pictures from our crazy- busy month of December. The holidays came and went so fast this year, and with lots of family in town, and almost constant activity, blogging took a major back-burner. But to my friends (and family) who are not very impressed, I am back now, and promise to be more diligent, or at least consistent, with my blogs. 

Our little Christmas angel. She loved Christmas this year, especially Santa. And when asked, "What does Santa say?" she would respond, "Ho ho ho!"

Our family has a tradition of feeding the homeless on Christmas morning, and it is one of the highlights for me. It just really brings things into perspective to serve those in need, before digging into our own Christmas abundance. Anyway, there was a really good turn out this year, probably close to 200 people. 

The boys on Christmas morning. 

(Sorry this picture is out of order). 

Jeremy and I on Christmas morning. 

Between Christmas and New Year we went to Mammoth with my fam for a quick ski trip. It was Bryton's first real experience in the snow and she loved it. 

Sledding with her Uncle Remmy. He wasted no time with baby hills, they went straight for the big stuff.