Kellye & Aaren Come to Play

Kellye and Aaron made their way to Seattle for a visit!

We went up the Columbia Tower,

 

had beer at Fremont Brewery,

took selfies at Gas Works Park,

and played board games at Mox Boarding House. Not to mention all the board games we played at the house too. It was great to be able to play with more than 2 of us.

Kellye and I ran around the Market and downtown while Aaron headed to a Mariners game (and made so many new friends).

 

We also hiked Rattlesnake Ledge, where Aaron checked in on the Cubs (to Kellye's disappointment), and then stopped at Snoqualmie Falls on our way home.

Casey is Solo in Seattle

Casey came for a last minute weekend visit! Nelson had to stay behind and work. We had a great, relaxing time with naps, food, and just catching up. 

We went to the top of the Columbia Tower.

 

And the highlight of our adventures was The Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum. 

 

Then Casey left, and it was the saddest. Thanks for coming to visit us Casey and sharing all your pictures of Carl!

Aiden has such a hard time with goodbyes now. It started in August. We try to be sensitive and give him warning and extra time for hugs and goodbye's, but he just gets so sad when anyone leaves. I kind of don't blame. I love having visitors.

A Hampton Visit

Andrew's parents came for a visit this past weekend. We had a wonderful time. Games were played, food was made and Aiden got to go play at the McDonald's playland. Now he asks if he can go to "Old McDonald" all the time. 

We had a great afternoon at the park. 

We also got our new front door installed!

Week 4 With Oliver

Andrew and I got to enjoy 4 full days alone in our house with Oliver since our families were more than happy to have Aiden in Indiana. It was very cherished time. 

 

Andrew's family arrived on Thursday to meet Oliver. We managed to have enough beds for 7 adults, twin 4 month olds, a 3 week old and a 3 year old in our 2 bedroom, 1600 sq ft house (we borrowed 2 pack n' plays). 

 

 All the cousins!

All their grandkids!

 Aaren and Josh ran around with Aiden, taking him snow tubing and to the Seattle Aquarium (We are still hearing about the paper he saw in the water). 

We're sad to see our month of family visits ending. Our fridge and freezer are full, and we're probably as well rested as we're going to be for the next several weeks. This is the start of Andrew and I on our own with the 2 boys. Luckily, Andrew still has two more weeks off for us to continue easing into our new life.