Tomorrow may be the last official day of summer, but here in Seattle we’re squeezing out every last drop.
When I realized I’d be on “maternity leave” during the peak of summer, I thought I’d be spending my days taking long walks with my newborn and lounging on blankets in the park. Well, that didn’t happen, but we have been able to get out and enjoy these last two months. (Seattleites – we’re officially calling this a good summer, right?)
A few weeks ago we drove to a friend’s lake cabin in Eastern Washington (right on the Canadian border!). It was our first road trip with Avery and even though she was a trooper there were lots of new experiences for us – like changing a diaper on the driver’s seat and nursing in the parking lot of a gas station. Bailey had his own backseat adjustments to deal with (eventually a truce was reached). As for lakeside fashion, the wolf onesie and handmade jorts were a special gift intended just for this event. Oh, she owned it.
There have been lots of peaceful moments too. We moved Avery into her crib this week and I wish we’d done it sooner. She has been sleeping through the night for about a month now but sleeps even longer in her crib than she did in her bassinet. I know this may not last, but I am enjoying every.blissful.minute while it does.
Yesterday was my birthday. Kyle brought home a chocolate cake from Macrina and we went to a little Italian place in our neighborhood for dinner. Avery got all dolled up for the event and charmed our waiter into free tiramisu. Yes, I already succumbed to the color pink and this week it was baby headbands. I’d been unwavering in my resistance, but my mom sent me a few this week and ok…they are kinda cute. And that smile! (Bailey, not really a fan of anything strapped to his head.)
On Sunday, we (and another family) were featured in the Seattle Times(!) in the Pacific NW magazine’s annual architecture issue. Becky Teagarden wrote the article and Ben Benschneider took the photos, coming out to our house on three different occasions to document the progress (on the house and my belly!). The family photo was taken about a week after Avery’s arrival. It was a great experience working with both Becky and Ben and we’re humbled by the story. And yes, Bailey photobombed almost every single image.
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Oh, that baby. 🙂 She’s a dream. Congrats on the write-up and Happy Birthday!
Cheers.
I am so happy for you four! It is disturbing how photogenic you lot are … grrr!
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Thanks Lee! Although, I think you are probably the only person that has ever made that comment! =)
Nice pics! thanks for sharing. Time for the beautiful Fall in Seatlle. We jsut getting into the best of Spring here in Christchurch NZ.
Is there any chance you were in Oroville, WA? That’s my hubby’s hometown and I’m just positive I recognize the hills around Lake Osoyoos!
And also, congrats on the publicity. You guys deserve it after all the amazing work you’ve done!
Happy belated birthday and congrats on the feature…and SLEEPING baby!
Ooh, good eye Amanda! Lake Osoyoos is awesome and the weather was perfect. =)
Great go on the article, your projects, your blog…it’s inspiriting to see your ongoing activities. Enjoy that great Seattle summer from someone who would love to be there (it’s not so bad though, here in the Alps!) .
Wonderful article. Congratulations! And of course lovely photos of Avery and Bailey with headbands.
The pic on the cover magazine is awesome and the baby looks very cute! I just read the article so interesting! Congrats and happy birthday!
a couple websites i must pass along, though you may already be aware. askmoxie.org has a huge archive for all kinds of sleeping and nursing issues with little ones. i thought of it, because the 3 mo sleep regression phase is coming! also, advice smackdown at alphamom, written by amy (of amalah.com & mamapop.com). lots of fantastic advice with a touch of humor. ooh! and just remembered, kellymom.com.
my little one is now 3 and i’m missing the newborn time… it was just so wonderful.
Thanks Wendy! I’d heard of kellymom but not the others.
Hello Zerbeys! What a nice article and wonderful photos! We moved from Seattle last year and really miss it. Love seeing the lakes, mountains, and beautiful trees of the region in your photos. Little Miss Avery is what my grandma would affectionately call a “Dollbaby!” 🙂
Bittersweet to see little Felix in the photos. Nice that he is part of your article, too.
p.s. We have the same Seattle Neighborhoods print in our house! Love it.
Thanks Kari! I know…a lot of those photos were taken right before Felix died, so I’m glad we have them as a memory.