This is Bliss

It has been hard for Jeff and I to adjust to the Seattle area (mainly the weather), but after a great weekend we can now say, "I could live here forever." Who knows what life will throw our way, but we love the charm of the different little cities and the general low key attitude that is felt here. Plus, now that the sun is coming out more we find any excuse to get out!

After some inspiring General Conference talks...Jeff packed a lunch and the Xterra with blankets, the stroller, my rollerblades and his long board (surfboard? No! He wishes! It was his skateboard). We headed to West Seattle and parked at the boat launch on Alki Beach. After some yummy sandwiches, snap peas and blueberries we got our gear together and took off down the sweet boardwalk that has the best view of downtown Seattle. (And yes, my husband is nearing 30 and still rides a skateboard. If you saw the smile on his face you'd swear he was 15 again.)


As if this wasn't a perfect day already...we drove through the cute "beach town" and found the nicest little park on the water. We saw a little swing and had to stop!

Mia had a great time running around, petting a few dogs and riding on her daddy's shoulders. We decided this was our new favorite spot and will have to come back often.

A Little Girl Time

My good friend, Holly, came in town last weekend. Of course the day she came was the coldest and we tried to go to Pike's Market, but wimped out after about 40 mins. We ended up going back to Lowell's for a yummy breakfast. The waterfront view is seriously impressive. We then visited my favorite malls- Bellevue Square and University Village (where we got massages), went out to dinner at "The Daily Grill", stayed downtown at The Renaissance and went and saw "Juno". That movie is soooooo funny! We were probably laughing the loudest in the theater...so maybe we were a little hard up for some entertainment?? Pregnant Little Holly was a trooper- we hoofed it all around downtown (minus one cab ride due to rain)! Anyways, it was great to have "girl time" and catch up with each other. I wish we lived closer because she is such a good friend we have a lot of fun together!

Mia loved Holly too! She even offered her "car seat crumbs"...hahaha- so sweet...

Easter Weekend

We had a quiet little Easter weekend and visit with my cousin, Ashley. We did some touristy things before she had to head back to Utah. We were supposed to get together with my sister's family and friends, but a big dinner will have to wait til next weekend.

Mia had a great time finding Easter Eggs this morning! And there is nothing like a wiggly toddler, hopped up on sugar at church! We got Mia a bubble machine...it was the best $10 ever spent. We all love it- she gets pretty sad when I turn it off.

Four Things

Four Things...

Four things about me that you may or may not have known, in no particular order. The directions are at the end.

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. retail (gotta love high school- The Buckle and A&F)
2. Customer Service for Porsche Cars NA
3. Teller
4. Admin. Assistant

Four places I have lived:
1. San Diego
2. Provo
3. Rexburg
4. Spokane

Four TV Shows that I watch:
1. LOST
2. CSI (Las Vegas)
3. Rule of Engagement
4. The Hills...WHAT!?!? (I know- it is my guilty pleasure)

Four places I have been (other than where I lived):
1. Grand Cayman Islands
2. Puerto Vallarta
3. Dominican Republic
4. Las Vegas

My last four cars:
1. Xterra
2. S60
3. Xterra
4. Civic

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Macadamia Crusted Mahi w/ banana sauce (at Peohe's in SD)
2. Seared Ahi Tuna
3. Chicken Pad Thai
4. Crepes (I miss European Connection...sniff, sniff)

Four things I look forward to in the next year
1. My life with Jeff and Mia
2. getting my business going
3. having Mia potty trained
4. a trip to San Diego

If you have read this, tag you are it. Copy and paste on your blog with your own answers

New Camera!

So I finally got myself a DSLR! I've been wanting one for YEARS- but have not yet had a reason to spend the $$ for one. Since I am starting my little biz I figured I could do a lot of the pictures myself..."If only I had a nice camera...hmmm..." Luckily- Jeff agreed that it was a good investment.


We went to the cold beach and tested it out- it is amazing the quality you can get! Here are a few pictures that I really liked. Really, anyone can be a pro with these things!

DRAWING

First of all- thanks to everyone who entered! I recieved sooo many entries and really appreciate you spreading the word.
I had my drawing (Jeff was my "lovely" assistant) and the winner of a combo set or apron goes to:

Stephanie C. of TX

Runner up (and the winner of a bib):

Jada M. of OR

I will be doing another drawing next month so check back around 3/20.

THANK YOU!!

MIA MCKELL GIVEAWAY!

So my friend, Heidi, came up with the best idea to promote my product- Have a giveaway on my blog! So here I am....(in case you did not get my email)

What I need:
*email me your name/address
by Feb 29th, 2008 midnight.

The winner will be announced March 1st, 2008 by 12 pm.

The winner will get to choose from a bib/burpie/paci set, 2 bibs/paci set, or a childrens apron of their choice from my website Mia McKell Baby. Even if you don't have kids that age- you can enter and keep it as for the next baby shower, etc.

Feel free to spread the word! (Thanks to all of you who already have!)

GOOD LUCK!!