We were so blessed and excited to be able to spend Christmas (and the week leading up to it) out in Seattle with my family. Countless pictures were taken, so I've done my best to narrow it down here.
Our first morning there (this may have been midday...we were a bit sleepy), Will enjoyed playing with Grandma and Uncle Josh under the enormous Christmas tree. I woke up that morning with what seemed like double pink eye and strep throat, but turned out to be a crazy virus. It slowed our pace, in a good way, and it was nice to be able to rest when I needed to.
Uncle Josh is so amazing with our kids - they all had so much fun with him.
One of the major incentives for making this trip was being able to meet our precious nephew, Baby S. He's adorable.
We enjoyed many slow PJ mornings.
Andrew
Happy Will
Relaxed Mom
One of many meals with the cousins - a small portion of the huge tree in the background (sadly, we never took a pic of the whole tree).
Will hangin with his newest cousin.b
A must stop at one of our favorite coffee shops - Victors.
We met up with Bryant and Ann - dear YCF friends from DC, now living in CA, who were visiting family in Seattle.
They were roasting their own coffee.
That night we went downtown, had dinner in Westlake Center, and rode the monorail to the Space Needle.
Will loves his Uncle.
Andrew and Caden were beyond excited. A major highlight was having the chance to blow the train whistle before it took off.
There's no one like Grandma Kathy :).
At the base of the Space Needle.
A quick family shot.
On Thursday we headed up North to see Great Grandma Dot.
We then stopped at this little country cafe in my parent's tiny hometown for lunch.
We were very surprised (and excited) to see Santa walk in. He apparently LOVES bacon.
Enjoying milkshakes with Grandma Kathy.
We loved meeting up with my cousin Steve, and two of his boys. On the table you can see remnants of my meal. I ordered an omelet with a side of two pancakes, completing forgetting that one of their pancakes in the size of the large oval plate. Wow.
Next we ventured North a little further to visit with my cousin Barb, and her family. She has elves every Christmas who throw presents out her bedroom door. Here, Andrew is waiting excitedly for the elves to throw the next present.
Their beautiful view.
Cousin Haylie playing with Will.
The next morning (Christmas Eve day) my dear friend Tiffany came over with her two boys. Will had fun playing with Baby O.
These three had a blast.
The pre-present excitement.
Will, sporting his new ride.
Caden wearing his cousin's work goggles - awesome.
Grandma and Grandpa with their six grandsons.
Christmas morning, Stocking time.
Christmas morning.......
they took may prisoners.
Will with Grandpa Jack
Later that day, dear friends joined us for dinner. Will liked Sandy (who doesn't).
At the end of the day, my three sons.
Wow, Will is orange :)....much more so in pictures.
Dinner with the cousins one last time.
Reading Tickle Monster before bed with Grandma Kathy.
Meeting up with one of my oldest, dearest friends for drinks/dessert.
An extremely delicious breakfast at Salish lodge with my husband - a sweet Christmas present from Chris and Julie Anne. We savoured every moment.
The lodge overlooks Snoqualmie falls.All in all, a wonderfully fun, relaxing trip. We are so grateful!
