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Happy RAINY Sunday everyone! I am enjoying yesterday and today's weather soo much! I am loving the rain! And the much cooler temperatures. It is 67 degrees at my house right now! LOVE IT!

Blay has enjoyed being home. In fact, he slept until almost 8 this morning. I was already in the shower so we could begin our Sunday ritual of breakfast, dressing, and then church. He has been a mommy's boy since he has been home, which is perfectly.fine.with.me. I missed my little man tremendously. But, I shall confess a little time away was good for all of us.

Blay is currently outside riding his Jeep with his daddy passing football to Kai. Since it's not raining at the moment, he was begging to go out. He doens't care what the weather is like outside, he always likes being outdoors.

I have been working on pictures today. I uploaded Labor Day pictures to Facebook. I know have to pick out some from our Seattle trip to upload to Facebook. While in the process, I have also updated the Picasa site (see right column). I haven't done this since January so please forgive me. I got up to August. There were not any May pictures that I could find.

Why? I am getting bad about not taking any pictures or not recording any videos of my little man. I really have to get better with that. Well, with a lot of things.

I am off to finish my dinner. Parmesean Chicken Skillet! Yum!

TTYL!!!

To an end

What a visit in this city. A rather large city. The city of coffee. Full of many different characteristics and characters to say the least. A city with all the lights, sounds, and lots of strange and neat lives.

I have caught myself wondering how someone could be happy in a city such as this? With a Starbucks or two to every block, with another coffee cafe thrown into the midst. With a Capital Hill, mulitple languages, sports, cultures, lifestyles, and money.

Sports. A true passion. Ichiro and Aardsna are as good as they say they are. The fans get into the games and even talk about the other professional sports during the games. A lot of team pride, both professional and collegiate.

It's true what they say about this city, a city of grunge. I have seen much of this grunge, and I have seen much of other lifestyles. There are certain areas of town dedicated to support just them.

Also true is the mix of races. Such a neat place full of different cultures, natives, and much more. The ChinaTown district was neat. A place of shopping just for them. A shopping place full of neat foods, veggies, and household items.

Art is mandatory in this city, and must be used in every public space project. Many old and new but creative arts I have seen. In some of the weirdest strangest places they can be located. One piece, a large metal/steel umbrella, blown in the wind in the middle of a road, next to the market.

A bridge, floating on pontoons to the west of the Husky campus was unique. Making the bridge experience even more remarkable was the spotting of a Bald Eagle on the side of the bridge. In it's natural state, on the edge of Lake Washington. Watching. Waiting. In it's natural environment.

There is a lot of beauty outside of this great city. Places we were able to make it to this trip. The arbetorium. The Japanese Garden. Puget Sound. There other places I have documented to do the next time we visit, which is a must. All areas outside the city.

We connected with distant family here. The sweetest people, and great tour guides.

A city beautiful at night, with the Needle pointing towards the never ending sky. Water in the background and all aroud. The smells of fish and flowers at the market. A rather unique place and one visited often. Lite by the city lights.

While I enjoyed the short time in this city, I officially say I have had my 'share' of this, what some would say, great city. While I do plan to return someday, to see the family again, I plan on staying out of the city. Maybe out on the Sound or near Ranier or Helen. With a definite trip to British Columbia.

City life such as this is not for me. Never will be. So goodbye to the great city full of places and things I have never seen. An experience it was. I gladly welcome home, part of home that is.

What a life

Shopping. Cheesecake. Family. Pumpkin Spice Latte. Relaxing. Friends. Devotion time. What more does there need to be?

Loving this week.

Now things are starting to calm down

Now that things are starting to calm down around our house, I'm hoping I can start getting back in to this blogging thing. It has been busy around our house, but hey, whose how is not crazy busy?

What a summer we have had! I've enjoyed the summer. We did not take a vacation, per se, but are planning on taking one this fall/winter. When the crazies kiddos are all in school and tourism is low. That is one thing about having a child in pre-school right now. We can travel whenever.

We just spent Labor Day weekend at the in-laws cabin in Gatlinburg, TN and while we were there, went to Dollywood. Some of you will laugh but, I.have.never.been.to.Dollywood. Yep, that's right, Labor Day was my first time ever. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I would have enjoyed it about 4 years ago.

I get crazy motion sickness now. Thanks to Blay and pregnancy. I don't know if it is hormones or what but I can't even hardley ride in a car, much less try to read or try to do Sudoku puzzle without feeling sick. I wonder what does that to us women?

Upcoming on Septembe 23rd is my favorite time of the year! AUTUMN.BEGINS.
I absolutely love the fall. I got married in the fall for the reason of the beautiful colors painted on the earth during this time. I have not done much in the way of decorating yet. I will begin decorating next weekend.

I am up for a project though! Thanks to Mandy and all her blogger buddies, I am going to attempt to make two topiaries for the fall for our newly stoned fireplace. I am also going to try and snag the beautiful wreath Mandy got at Target . I also have to find some decor for my newly furnished dining room.

WE.FINALLY.BOUGHT.FURNITURE!!!!! Or shall I say it finally arrived.

I will be checking out the Fall Nesting Party for some very cute, creative, and inspiring ideas for more fall decorating. I love, love, love this time of year.

Oh wait, didn't I already say that? :D

Love to all!