Helping Herself to the Syrup

I thought for sure this big bottle of syrup that Sami pulled out of the pantry was going to be too heavy for her to actally get any out... boy was I wrong.  She was determined and relentless until she achieved what she set out to achieve. 

Step One: Find a comfy place to sit

Step 2: Open lid

Step 3: Conduct a taste test to determine if desireable to proceed

Step 4: Practice lifting syrup bottle, while maintaining balance so as not to fall over backwards

Step 5: Enjoy tasty goodness

Step 6: Revel in victory.  Oh Yeah!

It's A Boy!

The day we had been looking forward to had finally arrived.  It was May 4th, the day of our 20 week ultrasound...the day that would answer the big question...is it a girl or a boy.  So I have to admit that this time I was wrong.  All along I had a feeling it was a girl, but my feelings misled me and Andrew was right.  We will be having a little boy!!  We are both delighted and looking forward to welcoming baby Jack into our family.

Outside in a Dress

Tulip Town with Grandma & Odette

We were just in time!  The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival was coming to a close, but Odette, mom, Samantha and I managed to pick a day with decent weather and still plenty of beautiful tulips for our viewing enjoyment.  Samantha had a grand ol' time roaming through the rows of brilliant color and galloping allong the dirt walkways.  And I loved getting some adult time and some great help keeping track of little Sam.

Snohomish River Walk

Last weekend I was craving Mexican food, so Andrew, Sami and I headed to downtown Snohomish to our favorite place, Todo Mexico.  It is a very charming little restaurant situated above the Snohomish River and owned by one of my dance students from back in my ballroom dancing days.  They have the very best chips and salsa!! After dinner, during which Sami was very well behaved, we decided to take a little walk along the river. I was a beautiful evening and we got some fantastic pictures.