Around the house

Photos of the girls right before lunch with Ivan and Mary (photos by Mary).

Ellie’s swimming lesson at OAC

with Ryan, her instructor, as Ellie starts to learn to swim. I’m used as a ferry for Nola back and forth in the pool. 🙂

Golden Gardens

Ellie and Nola at Golden Gardens.

At the park

Photos of Ellie and Nola playing at the park.

Woodland Park Zoo

Photos from the Zoo and lovely penguins.

Mother’s Day at Steelhead Diner

What happens when you cross the best fancy diner in Seattle with a kitchen fire? Mother’s Day mayhem, plus a photo with the Seattle Fire Department’s finest! Also, funny kid-friendly cookware from Sur La Table.

Birthday cake for Dada

…off the heels of my SF trip, with some proper cake and candles at home. Whole Foods = best cake ever.

Happy birthday to me!

A day and a half in San Francisco with an amazing piece of cake at the Mission Beach Cafe, followed by opening night at Martins West Gastropub in Redwood City.

At Georgia’s with Ivan and Mary

Pictures of Ellie and Nola at Georgia’s with Ivan and Mary.