Queen Charlotte

All of mama's jewelry. Very regal.

Zoo Tunes

Charlotte attended her first big outdoor concert at the Zoo. She and Carrie Ella rode the carousel, visited the penguins, and had a ton of fun dancing to Taj Mahal.

Summer Fun 2014

It's hot in Seattle. We started the day with swim class, made popsicles, and had sushi dinner followed by ice cream. With a visit to the toy store to complete our herd of my little ponies! 

First Day of School

We had a bit of a rough start to our first day at preschool. Charlotte woke up early and in a very delicate mood. But we strapped on our backpack and headed out eventually. Once we arrived,  Charlotte got engaged in a puzzle with Teacher Jeannie and we said our goodbyes. Then Mama cried hysterically in the car all the way to work :) But all for naught- Charlotte had a great 1st day.

End of an Era

Today was the last day of our nanny share with the Maloney Family and our amazing nanny Michelle. All of them have been such a gift in our lives in so many ways, it's impossible to imagine not seeing them everyday. But given the friendships we've developed, I know we'll stay connected for many years to come.

Anniversary extravaganza in Seattle

The whole family came to Seattle to celebrate my parents' 40th, Ronnie & Elliot's 30th, and Elliot's 70th birthday, and of course to meet the twins. Charlotte loved spending time with the family!

Little Monkey

Charlotte has recently reached new heights in her climbing abilities. She'll pretty much climb anything at this point- trees, jungle gyms, etc. It's a little nerve wracking but exciting to see her feel so confident. 1st pic below is from her gym class where I theorize she obtained some of her skills. 2nd is on the climber near our house where she has been practicing regularly.