The Relief

The inversion has topped the charts...worst air in the US about 2 weeks running. We are finding air though...just got to drive to it. The mountains need more snow but the breathing is fine...a good 20 degrees warmer and vitamin D in our souls!

Seattle 09

Most mornings we were up early...spent in a local coffee shop

Or cute little bakery.....this one was in Snohomish

Walking on the river in Snohomish

Auntie Joni and Hunter....Pacific Science Center

Choice toy for hanging at Jonis house. Everyone likes blocks.

Ian and Julien

At Poppa Chris and Aunt Katherine's house.

Paradise Valley...Snohomish WA

Our first pics in Seattle are from a lovely nature park...walking around this morning, too early for most humans to be awake.....Small children change everything!

Hiking in Seattle

Hiking in Snohomish area...Nature Trail

Seattle

Butterflies at Science Center

And More

We met Kevin, Annaliese and Brynn for the afternoon. So awesome to see them.

Me and Kev

Outside the Seattle Aquarium...Fun place

Crab Pot Smorgasborg.....For real! Thanks to Scott and Joni for putting us up in Seattle!

Christmas Morning

Cute new boots from Jan and Gregg

Poppa collapses in the chaos

Uncle Travis and Auntie Michele...so lucky to get them for the holidays!

More Xmas

Ian, Mommy and Julia...cute, my favorite kiddos

Skyping the distant relatives in Seattle and Minnesota. What a cool thing

Blurry but cute...Christmas morning and we decided that most christmas morning pictures are lousy. No one is looking, too occupied by gifts.

Xmas 09

Daddy and Ian play time on the couch

A dinner fit for the best....crab and prime rib...oh yeah baby!

The future embarrassment picture...Ian and Julia takin a bath

Nanny and her kids