Man, this summer thing is exhausting

I'm not saying Ellie's advanced...

But after this she did the New York Times Sunday crossword and reworked my retirement portfolio.

Some shots from Ethan's Heart Run

It was a bittersweet day down at Seward Park. Lots of fun had by all, but an all-too sad reason for being there.

Great turnout with almost 150 people running and walking (and being strolled). The even better news is that Ian and Megon raised a ton of money for Children's Hospital!

A really wonderful event and we look forward to being there next year...

Always ready for her close-up

A great cause

If you're looking for something to do this weekend that's actually positive (instead of what you usually do*), I have a great idea.

Come join Min, Ellie and me at Seward Park on Saturday the 26th for Ethan's Heart Run.**

As many of you know, last fall our friends Ian and Megon tragically lost one of their newborn twin sons to a very rare heart disease.

Ethan's Run is a chance to come together to remember and honor Ethan. It's also a chance to raise money in Ethan's memory for Children's Hospital here in Seattle.

Hope to see you there. And if you can't make it, feel free to make a pledge with Ellie as your runner.***

Here's all the info on the event.


*Yes, I'm talking to you.
**/walk/stroll/ride/tricycle/toddle
***I'd say it's pretty good odds she wins this thing.****
****Except for the fact that it's not really a competition.

Yay! Uncle Eric lives in Seattle now.

Aunt Julie will be here next week. Or, if she were writing the post:

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see my little friend!!!!!!!! She is soooooo gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! She is the most gorgeous girl ever in the history of the universe or in universes that may exists in parallel dimensions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When we spin this really fast, it seems to calm Ellie down

Take it easy...

Now she's just taunting the pacifier

That or rooting for the University of Texas.

I really hope it's the former.

Topless beach!

Or, I guess, pool.

Please keep the P out of our OOL

Cuteness is more than welcome though.

Action Mom!

Um, please ignore the prominently picture Shop-Vac hose.

Please note Eleanor totally waving at you.

Bonus Poppy B-Day Pic

Something a little more recent...

Happy birthday, Poppy!

Here's a blast from the past pic from five months ago because...



Ellie's five months old today!

Poppy, well you're a lot of months old.

We love you very much! Have a wonderful day and we'll see you this weekend...

Guess what we don't have enough of...

Family pictures!



Sears, here we come.

World's happiest baby?

Perhaps.

Pool party at Grammy's!

And by "party," I mean an event no one saw fit to invite me to.



Sigh.

Geez, being amazing and gorgeous is exhausting

Tutta Bella serves its 762nd baby of the night

Though clearly the cutest.

Geez, reading is exhausting

Happy 75th, Grandpa I.

We love you!

Trust me, the fireworks were amazing

Baby swap!

Leila, Mino and Jeremy (not pictured) meet Ellie. Oh, and vice versa.

Presenting, Fauxhawk Baby

Hip hip hooray!

Auntie Julie called last night to let us know that she and (previously-unofficially-termed) Uncle Eric are engaged!

It's wonderful news and we can't wait to celebrate when they get here later this month.

We couldn't be more excited for them. Especially Ellie who's already practicing her ring bearing...