A little capsule of photos from November has looked like:
A lost tooth
Quick trip to Wenatchee
Date night at Mana
Always wanting to play in the back of grandpa’s truck
Thanksgiving walk
Cut down our Christmas tree (I can’t tell if Owen had more tears or rain on his face!)
Hospice honoring Nana’s WWII army nurse service with a belated Veterans Day ceremony
Decorating the tree
Woke up to a bit of snow
Kyle and I are home from London and so thankful to have had time together to explore and eat delicious food. Here are a few highlights from the trip:
Afternoon tea at Sketch
Tate Modern Art Museum
Breakfast at Chiltern Firehouse
Biking through the city: Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Wellington Arch, and Buckingham Palace
Walked through to admire the grandness of Westminster Abbey
Said Hi to Big Ben and rode the London Eye
Dinner at Chelsea Bluebird
Breakfast at Brother Market and explored the borough market
Walked across the Tower bridge
Toured the Tower of London
Dinner at Frenchie in Covent Garden
Packer game at Tottenham hotspur
Dinner at the top of the Shard
A little capsule of photos from September has looked like:
Noticing the plants on our walks
Watching the magic of the Ballard Locks
Brother hugs before school
Family hikes (more like leisure strolls with our almost 2 year old)
Sharing bites of birthday ice cream
Denver girls weekend with old college roomies
Tractor watching
Afternoon couch cuddles watching Daniel Tiger
Backyard BBQ’s with new and old friends
A little capsule of photos from August has looked like:
Lots of parks and matching outfits (per Caden’s request)
Owen saying “cheese” whenever my camera comes out
Celebrating a birthday and anniversary
Foraging for blackberries on our neighborhood walks
Backyard camping
Crib wrestling
Splash pads
Owen’s first haircut (more like a small trim)
Family trip to the Beach
We had almost forgotten how much we love camping. Last year, we went solo with Caden and had a rough go, but this year we armed up with a bunch of good friends and had a blast on the Washington coast! We had a group of 15 (with kiddos) which meant lots of extra hands for cooking, cleaning, tending the fire, and playing with the kids. We made epic breakfasts, played at the beach, and enjoyed time together around the campfire. I also loved seeing Caden run free along the shoreline and romp around the campsite with his other friends. Cheers to campfire memories with good friends!
We spent the 4th of July in the Midwest visiting family & friends and meeting our new nephew Beckett! We enjoyed newborn snuggles, a short break from Caden (thanks G&G), sprinklers, sparklers, a date at the art museum, feeding giraffes at the zoo, and a sweet double date with Kyle’s sister and brother-in-law. Thankful to make some memories with family this summer!
The Zabels soaked up some Vitamin D during a week in AZ visiting my (Elise’s) parents. It was a bittersweet trip as it was likely our last time staying at the house that my dad built in the pines of Prescott. They are in the process of selling the house to move up to Washington! We went for hikes, celebrated Easter, and Kyle and I even got a few days away baby free! I am thankful for more memories made.
We headed over the pass to Leavenworth for a weekend away with friends.
A few memorable moments:
Seeing Caden explore the snow at his own pace (cautiously).
PB&J sandwiches in the car after a short/failed snowshoeing attempt.
Hot-tubbing after the kiddos went to bed.
Bratwurst and beers at the Rhein Häus.
Enjoying time with friends.
We recently spent a week visiting family in Wisconsin and taking in the beautiful fall colors. Caden loved being outside, exploring the barns, and seeing the kitties and the “neigh” (horse). We took a day trip to a pumpkin patch and watched a lot of Brewers baseball. Kyle and I even took a few days away (baby free) to relax and recharge!
Here are a few photos from the trip.
I always feel like the summer speeds by and it’s all I can do to buckle up and enjoy it!
Our summer was filled with bike rides, park swings, a few weekend trips, farmer’s market flowers, picnics, the occasional date night, water table splashing, furniture re-arranging, and a half marathon.
Here is our summer in photos:
