Mother's Day in Seattle

This weekend we took a spontaneous trip to Seattle and stayed with some friends, Nick and Kristen Briejer and their six year old son Adam. It was a dream of a weekend. Friday, we flew into Seattle and spent time at Pike's Place market. Saturday we spent the day at the Briejer's beach cabin. Sunday morning we went to St. Leo's for Pentecost mass, and then Sunday afternoon we walked around Swan creek. I might also add that I was righteously pampered on Sunday, my very first Mother's Day. Nick insisted that kick my feet up in his hammock which has a gorgeous view of Mt. Ranier - when it's not cloudy. In addition to this, I had my lunch prepared and served to me in the hammock. I've returned to LA feeling refreshed and blessed! Here are a few pictures:

The Hosts:
The trip:

Noelle gets the giggles

I love these moments! So often I witness these giggle attacks all alone. I'm so happy that it happened with grandma and that I was able to catch it on tape!

Weekend Away to San Dimas

Hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa Wright

Peek-a-Boo

Off camera, I'm ducking beneath her chair and then springing up. I've been doing games like this all week with Noelle. This morning, I got out of bed and my knees hurt. Seems like having Noelle and going through labor totaled the car which is my body, now I'm just clunking along!

First Time at the Beach

One of my best friends from college, Lindy, came to visit this weekend. It was wonderful to have her with us. She lives among the beautiful mountains of Colorado Springs. To give her a taste of California weather, we went for a walk along the beach today. It was Noelle's first time to see the ocean!

Flower-face